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48v system. 8 x 6v batteries or 4 x 12v batteries..

We have a golf cart (Cushman Hawk) that runs on eight (8) 6volt batteries that are in series. The total system voltage is 48v (8x6). The batteries need to be replaced but are very expensive at $250 a bettery. Theoretically, can I use four (4) 12v auto batteries and still achieve the same results with out harming the system? Will the charging system be destroyed or interferred with?

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PaulHews

When buying compare the rated Amp hours with the batteries you have now. This gives an idea of how much energy can be retained by the battery. The lower cost batteries will typically have a lower rating, but while this may affect your range, may be an acceptable trade-off if you are looking to cut corners.

bradfordgiosa

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Good enough... THanks for the help guys...

Brad

bradfordgiosa

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Any thoughts on a "deep cycle battery repair kit"??

Perhaps something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/GOLF-CART-BATTERY-Repair-Fix-Refurbish_W0QQitemZ220242675474QQihZ012QQcategoryZ40155QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Brad

PaulHews

Any "repair" of a lead acid battery using materials bought from Walmart is suspect, and likely highly dangerous. (Lead, acid, nasty gases.) There are special chargers that can be used to attempt to remove the build up of sulphate crystals, but they are expensive and don't always work.

And for the record, did you intend to award all the points to Warren? Was my answer not helpful?

bradfordgiosa

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Thanks for the tip.

No, how may I split the points up?

war1

bradfordgiosa and Paul, I think the points should have been split.

bradfordgiosa

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I guess I should have hit "partially" on the review?

PaulHews

>No, how may I split the points up?

Now that the question is closed, you can click the badly named "Report Abuse" link above, to request assistance from a moderator. They can reopen the question for you.

When the question is reopened, to split the points, you just click the "Accept Multiple Solutions" link, and follow the instructions there.

bradfordgiosa

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COOL,
Thanks Paul.

Brad

bradfordgiosa

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Sorry for the noob mistakes..
Brad

PaulHews

Brad, no worries. Thanks for taking the time to deal with it, and good luck with your golf cart.

bradfordgiosa

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Paul,

Thanks for your help..