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Everyone’s guilty of some mistakes with their batteries. The results of these well-intentioned actions are often dead batteries, including lead-acid models used for golf carts.Short story: golf-cart batteries need to be replaced on a regular basis. But, you can fix those mistakes you might be unknowingly making. Avoid common habits and mistakes by understanding the science behind the power. Prolong the battery’s lifespan with just a few simple changes.Don’t: let the battery drain downThere’s a c …

It’s the peak of summer vacation time and everyone is wanting to take a golf cart and hit the roads of their preferred vacation spot. For many of us, we will enjoy the use of the golf cart so much we’ll start asking where else we can use one.Whether you are planning on hitting the golf course, tooling around the resort, or wanting an easier way to get around the neighborhood, golf carts are becoming the transportation of choice. Just because you want to grab and cart and hit the road doesn’t mea …

It’s summertime and everyone is headed to one of two places: the beach of the golf course. Whether you are going to the course, the beach, or just to the neighborhood pool, golf carts are the luxury transportation of choice. Before you jump into the cart, make sure you understand the etiquette required to be a good golf cart driver, whether you’re on or off the golf course.Here are our top 4 basic golf cart rules and standards: Golf carts are not four wheelers. Stay out of the mud and stick to …

It’s never too soon to think about how to get longevity out of your golf cart batteries when spring rolls around. Golf carts are useful vehicles on and off of the links. They’re compact for small communities, industrial backlots and other locations. Their small size, however, gives them a limited driving range. These vehicles use a basic battery pack to power every accessory and motor component. If you want to see your electric golf cart power up with every turn of the key, follow these steps to …

Golf carts are used in a variety of different applications, from providing transportation in a gated community to monitoring security on college campuses. Regardless of its purpose, every cart has the same power needs. You don’t want your cart to end up with lackluster power at the beginning of the day. Take a few tips from the pros by learning about the latest golf cart battery charging tips. They can last long with clever care.1. Know About Proper Charging TechniquesFor the golf cart that’s al …

Manually pushing your golf cart around a property isn’t the goal of the day, but it might happen with failing batteries. If you’re curious about electric golf cart batteries and their current state of health, learn more about their testing processes. There’s more than one way to test for power before heading out on a cart adventure.Your Trusty VoltmeterGolf Cart Resource suggests using your handy voltmeter as a rough way to test golf cart batteries. Access the battery with the motor off. Th …

Whether you’re trying to save money or get the most life possible out of the existing batteries on your golf cart, you might be wondering if it’s okay to mix new batteries with old ones. Generally, mixing old and new batteries is not recommended due to possible issues with performance and safety.Problems With Using Old and New BatteriesNo matter what type of battery you use and the brand manufacturer, all batteries will eventually lose their electrical capacity as they age. Combining older and n …