[outlaw]

I understand the dilemma the OP was in. However, if the OP did not get permission from the district office prior to plugging in, then it could be considered illegal; petty theft (Unless there is some district policy that allows this.)? I know the OP, and probably most of us, would consider this particular scenario somewhat of an "emergency". But, if reported, this could have turned into an embarrassing event, and maybe an arrest. As a minimum, the OP should probably have called the district after the fact to offer some remuneration. Maybe it would be a good idea for a resident to talk to the district for a verbal blanket approval for future "emergencies" such as this one.

[tuccillo]

The original comment was about a solar panel at your house tied into a battery (to save the power) that could be used to recharge your golf cart (when you bring it home). What you are presumably referring to is a solar panel on the roof of your golf cart? If so, the numbers don't change as you can fit a 200 watt panel (perhaps a bit larger) on your roof. The average amount of power you will get from a 200 watt panel is about 800 watt-hours per day if the cart is outside all day. This is enough power for approximately 4-6 miles of travel. If that is the extent of your travels and the cart is outside all day (and in the sun, not under a tree) then the answer is yes. If you travel more than that you will need to plug in or your battery pack will slowly drain. Keep in mind that 800 watt-hours costs 10 cents from SECO.

Originally Posted by zcaveman

Would the golf cart keep charging while you were driving it? And if so, would that charge be enough to replace what charge you used when driving?

Z

[dotti105]

Once while visiting, before we built our home, we rented an elect cart which was not fully charged when given to us. We had no clue. Ran out of power at SeaBreeze. We had an onboard charger and a 50 ft cord. We checked with the staff at SeaBreeze and they told us to go ahead and plug in using the outdoor outlet. I don't think they checked with a "higher power". They were just happy to help out.

On another note. We have 2 electric carts and have been told not to charge them for a short period. That actually diminishes the full charge capacity. When charging it drains the batteries first then takes several hrs to charge to full capacity. Therefore, a charging station would need to be used for several (4-5) hrs to really charge a golf cart.

The tesla charging stations are super high capacity and can charge the tesla in 45 minutes. Not at all the same type batteries or chargers.

[tuccillo]

Not exactly correct. Batteries are not drained first and then charged. You should plug in the charger after every use and let it shut itself off. You are correct in that partial charging should be avoided, if possible.

Originally Posted by dotti105

Once while visiting, before we built our home, we rented an elect cart which was not fully charged when given to us. We had no clue. Ran out of power at SeaBreeze. We had an onboard charger and a 50 ft cord. We checked with the staff at SeaBreeze and they told us to go ahead and plug in using the outdoor outlet. I don't think they checked with a "higher power". They were just happy to help out.

On another note. We have 2 electric carts and have been told not to charge them for a short period. That actually diminishes the full charge capacity. When charging it drains the batteries first then takes several hrs to charge to full capacity. Therefore, a charging station would need to be used for several (4-5) hrs to really charge a golf cart.

The tesla charging stations are super high capacity and can charge the tesla in 45 minutes. Not at all the same type batteries or chargers.

[rubicon]

The solution to the problem I learned after nine years of dealing with an electric cart was to submit and buy a gas cart. It has a gas gauge which I do not let go below 1/2. I am also a equal opportunity cart owner. So if TV provides free electric charging stations for electric cart owners then i also want free gas filling stations for gas cart owners.

I just made a funny TV giving away free stuff. heck they most likely charge you double for the electric charge and also paying to park there

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by rubicon

The solution to the problem I learned after nine years of dealing with an electric cart was to submit and buy a gas cart. It has a gas gauge which I do not let go below 1/2. I am also a equal opportunity cart owner. So if TV provides free electric charging stations for electric cart owners then i also want free gas filling stations for gas cart owners.

I just made a funny TV giving away free stuff. heck they most likely charge you double for the electric charge and also paying to park there

I'm not getting a charge out of this thread but it's a gas reading these funny comments!

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Walter123

I'm not getting a charge out of this thread but it's a gas reading these funny comments!

And they should.