[paulat585]

This is probably a stupid question, but this is my first electric golf cart. It's in the unheated garage. Do I need to do something about the water in the batteries over the next few cold days?

[Keefelane66]

No.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

No.

[rjm1cc]

No I assume the mixture of chemicals and distilled water will not freeze at the temperatures we get. Just like your car battery. I have not had any problems with my cart in my unheated garage.

[Laker14]

just keep them charged up.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by paulat585

This is probably a stupid question, but this is my first electric golf cart. It's in the unheated garage. Do I need to do something about the water in the batteries over the next few cold days?

As noted in previous replies, if these are lead acid batteries, these are just like your car battery, no you do not need to do anything. However, you do need to add water (DISTILLED WATER) occasionally. If you have never had an electric cart, get a copy of the owners manual so you understand the required maintenance.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

As noted in previous replies, if these are lead acid batteries, these are just like your car battery, no you do not need to do anything. However, you do need to add water (DISTILLED WATER) occasionally. If you have never had an electric cart, get a copy of the owners manual so you understand the required maintenance.

And only add water to fully charged batteries.

[Byte1]

If it gets cold enough to freeze a lead acid battery, in a garage no less, then global warming is not doing it's job.

[Flyers999]

Originally Posted by Altavia

And only add water to fully charged batteries.

Right. Unless a particular cell is very, very low. Then you have to water before charging..

[Living a Fantasy]

Originally Posted by paulat585

This is probably a stupid question, but this is my first electric golf cart. It's in the unheated garage. Do I need to do something about the water in the batteries over the next few cold days?

I check the water monthly and ADD DISTILLED WATER just slightly above the top of the plates that you'll be able to see inside the battery after you open the battery filler caps. DO NOT FILL TO THE TIPPITY TOP. Also, don't add your distilled water until the batteries are fully charged.

Charge after every usage -- no matter how short or long a trip.

[paulat585]

Thanks, everyone. No one told me about the battery having to be fully charged before adding water. Glad I asked!

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by paulat585

Thanks, everyone. No one told me about the battery having to be fully charged before adding water. Glad I asked!

this, as I understand it, is because the water expands when charged. If you fill it uncharged, and then charge it, you'll get some spillage.

This reminds me, I check and fill my batteries once a month, and I'm due.

thanks for the reminder.

[JoMar]

We have no maintenance batteries.....when time comes to replace you might want to consider them as a replacement.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by JoMar

We have no maintenance batteries.....when time comes to replace you might want to consider them as a replacement.

I got my cart last year, with LA batteries that needed replacement. 2002 Club Car DS electric.
I really wanted to repower with Li-Ion, but was having trouble finding the conversion I wanted, so I decided to go with LA for one more cycle. When these are down I am hoping that Li-Ion will be more easily available, and 4 or 5 more years down the trail of trial and error reliability issues.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by paulat585

Thanks, everyone. No one told me about the battery having to be fully charged before adding water. Glad I asked!

A battery watering system is the way to go.

A User-Friendly Solution for Watering Your Batteries https://www.amazon.com/vdp/4ed39bbf7...acb0aced897163


Club Car-Carry All 6x8v Battery Watering System Trojan/Powertron/PD+ https://a.co/d/cUfdILR