This may be difficult to do if you only use your golf cart on a seasonal basis, but if you use a golf cart charger with the Extended Storage Mode feature, you will be charged for automatic renewals on a regular basis as long as the charger is in your Attaches to golf cart when leaving.
Overcharging a golf cart’s battery can damage it. All batteries become damaged if they are provided with too much electricity. It is a best practice to charge them with a device that turns itself of when it senses that the battery is fully charged.
It is very important to make sure you are using an automatic charger, it will stop working as soon as the battery is fully charged. We’ve had customers come in with what they thought were “bad” batteries, only to be told the battery was simply damaged by overcharging.
If you don’t have access to an automatic charger, just check the battery and turn off the charger as soon as possible when you’re done. But then again, if you just got out of the automatic charger, you can frequently check the battery and turn off the charger when the battery is fully charged.
Recharging Batteries Can Only Do so Much
It is a fact that recharged batteries will be damaged if they continue to be recharged, shortening the time of use. Recharging and using the battery until it is completely discharged will not only damage the battery but also shorten the charging time. Eventually the battery will take longer to charge until it is fully charged and you will find yourself spending more time waiting for the charge to complete.
Even if you only use your cart for 5 minutes, we recommend that you charge your golf cart batteries. If the batteries are left in a low state of charge for a long time, it will reduce their capacity and life. Always remember to use the correct charger and battery system.
A smaller charger will never work no matter how long the battery is left charged. A large charger will cause excess gas and heat, which can cause an explosion or other damage to the batteries or your golf cart. Invest in a high quality automatic charger that will efficiently and automatically stop charging the moment the battery runs out.
As mentioned earlier in this article, be sure to fully charge the battery every time you use your shopping cart. To keep your trolley healthy, try charging it after the day is done, i.e. charging the battery at night. Don’t drive until the battery is dead; lead-acid batteries won’t last long if fully discharged.
The Effects of Different Chargers on Batteries
A 36V charger with an average output amperage will be in the 10 to 15 amp range or so, and will be used in many applications that use a 100 amp or higher battery, or applications with constant amp loading ( application power supply). However, a lightweight charger with a power output of around 2-5 amps takes a long time to fully charge your golf door battery.
If you overcharge your batteries, it will damage your cells, which can shorten their lifespan. You can purchase automatic golf cart chargers such as this from manufacturer LIYYOO that shut off when they reach peak capacity, ensuring that the batteries are not overcharged as a result.
New golf cart batteries need to be charged each time they are used, as this will prolong their life, help them retain their capacity longer, and prevent them from being drained. In addition, owners need to reinstall the batteries in the cart every 60-90 days to recharge the batteries and prevent battery damage. And according to Yamaha, you should take the batteries out of the cart completely. You should replace the batteries and charger first, as these are likely reasons why the golf cart won’t turn off.
What Leaving the Cart Unplugged Does
Another issue that can occur if the cart is left plugged in is that the charger may lose AC power from the outlet. Also, if the charger loses AC power from the wall outlet, it will start drawing power from the batteries, which is counterproductive and harmful.
This basically means that the auto-off feature may stop working, causing the charger to send a constant stream of electricity to the battery, overcharging it and thereby damaging it. This may be due to the charger not being able to detect battery voltage, which means you’ve blown a fuse somehow.
But remember to charge the battery after charging is complete and unplug the charger. Connect the battery with a voltmeter and check if the charger is charging more than necessary. Check the battery fuse located on the rear fender of the service panel at the rear of the truck. If the auto power off function stops working, it may damage the battery and cause the battery to overcharge.
The best thing you can do for your battery is to drain the battery and then recharge it. It is also not recommended to expose the power system to a dead battery for too long. This can be a little disappointing for golf cart owners as most of them don’t want to charge their carts every time, but this is how you can maximize the life of your golf cart’s batteries. Extending battery life requires little sacrifice, which means recharging your cart after every use. Making sure the batteries are fully charged (ideally with an automatic charger to avoid overcharging) before taking your golf cart out on the course is the best thing you can do to ensure its longevity.
Advantages of Following Battery Maintenance Best Practices
Following this proper maintenance will maximize battery life by up to five years. Not using a new battery when it’s not fully charged will greatly extend its life and prevent it from draining (and the same habits should apply if you own an electric golf cart).
For safety reasons, it is recommended to disconnect the golf cart from the power source after the batteries are fully charged (most chargers indicate this with a green light or something similar). Golf cart charger won’t turn off due to a faulty battery, a faulty charger, a damaged power cord, or insufficient water in the battery.
Sometimes a bad battery can also cause the charger to overcharge. When you think the battery is the problem because it’s no longer charging when the problem is actually the charger itself. If the Club Car Charger won’t turn off, the cause is probably a faulty battery or faulty charger. Although automatic chargers are designed to prevent overcharging, there is a high chance that the circuit breaker will trip and damage the battery cells.
Non-automatic chargers can overcharge batteries and damage cells, creating long-term problems that are nearly impossible to fix. However, a non-automatic charger has been known to damage and overcharge golf cart batteries. Overcharging is another common mistake as people tend to charge batteries while they sleep. When this happens, be sure to clean the battery as soon as possible and repair the battery, otherwise the game will become worse.