Originally Posted by jimmer (Post 328354)

You only fill your batteries after a full charge.

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 328353)

I got new batteries last February (4 X 12). I fill them the same as the old ones...cover the plates and to the bottom of the well opening.
The only thing I can figure is to not fill to the bottom of the opening.
Anybody have a similar experience? Advice?
btk

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 328353)

I got new batteries last February (4 X 12). I fill them the same as the old ones...cover the plates and to the bottom of the well opening.
The only thing I can figure is to not fill to the bottom of the opening.
Anybody have a similar experience? Advice?

btk

Originally Posted by Joe Bo (Post 328541)

How do you remove a stain on the cement garage floor from battery boilover? Has anyone put down a rubber mat to catch the spill? If so what did you use , where did you get it and approx what was the cost

Thanks

Joe

Originally Posted by Joe Bo (Post 328541)

How do you remove a stain on the cement garage floor from battery boilover? Has anyone put down a rubber mat to catch the spill? If so what did you use , where did you get it and approx what was the cost

Thanks

Joe

Originally Posted by Joe Bo (Post 328541)

How do you remove a stain on the cement garage floor from battery boilover? Joe

Originally Posted by mhoerauf (Post 328523)

If you want to solve the problem you should look at a Single Fill system. Takes only a few seconds to fill all the cells and you don't have to worry about overfilling.

Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 328783)

I am interested in learning if anyone is getting better than 3-4 years on their batteries and if so the brand name. I have gone through three sets of batteries in four years and they were suppose to be the best Trojans???? Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 328783)

My golf cart repairman informed me that the only thing that will remove battery acid leakage is muriatic acid. I purchase some and plan on using it shortly. I will mix it in a spray bottle and focus on the areas stained. Yes I agree with those suggesting not to refill batteries until after charging. I also do not charge my batteries overnight because I fear the automatic shutoff from the charger might become defective and create a fire. So I only recharge during the day I am interested in learning if anyone is getting better than 3-4 years on their batteries and if so the brand name. I have gone through three sets of batteries in four years and they were suppose to be the best Trojans???? Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by djv (Post 332891)

Here are a couple ways to extend golf cart battery life. (1) A voltage reducer which reduces 48 volts to 12 volts or 36 volts to 12 volts. A voltage reducer will use all your batteries (48 volts or 36 volts) and reduce the voltage to 12 volts for your 12 volt accessories. In this way, ALL your batteries are used equally. In many carts, two 6 volt batteries in a 36 volt system are used to obtain 12 volts for your lights, turn signals, horn etc. In a 48 volt system, two 8 volt batteries are used with a 16 volt to 12 volt reducer or two 8 volt batteries, producing 16 volts are used causing very bright lights and bright tail lights, some to the point of melting tail light lenses. These two batteries are constantly being used to feed the 12 volt electrical system and never get charged back up to what the other batteries are. It is very common to see these two batteries fail prematurely. Cost: approximately $169.95 (2) Another way is to install a battery desulphator such as a Battery Life Saver (BLS) or other desulphator brands. This device produces a radio frequency through the battery plates and removes the sulphur crystals. Reports are that this will extend the life of your battery by keeping the plates clean. Cost: approximately $139.95. (3) Keep your batteries charged! Golf cart deep cycle batteries love to be charged! djv