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Old 12-14-2013, 05:29 PM
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My one year old batteries, draw down real fast. All cells check out very good by specific gravity, voltage is right on, does any one know what I should check next.
I have a 36v Club Car


I would recommend your call Frank at Sta-Rite carts. 352.326.3100. He will probably want to check it out first, before he can determine exactly what is going wrong. He is "Frank7" on TOTV, and very knowledgeable, honest, and will treat you right. Tell him, Joe sent you.

It was recommended to me by a guy named Jerry, (also on TOTV), to buy a batteryminder device that slowly charges your battery and entends it's life. It also desulfates, the battery, so battery acid won't develop on the battery terminals. If you travel over 15 miles a day, you will use your bulk charger, but most of the time, I use the batteryminder device.

Call Jerry at 352.205.0092, as he install one, for me for $200.00. Easier to use than the bulk charger and less wear and tear on the battery

BTW - I was dead set on getting a gas cart, but the house I bought came with an electric cart. Frank at Sta-Rite took it in for evaluation and upgraded it, so I have a range of 60 miles.

I vote for electric as I am sensitive to the smell of fumes, and really don't like a gas odor, (no pun intended).
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