Electric golf buggies are not only a smooth, quiet way to navigate
around the golf course, they are also far more economical and cost-effective to
run when compared to gas/petrol alternatives. At ADH Golf &
Utility Vehicles, we stock the best electric golf buggy
brands available in Australia as well as a huge range of used golf cars. Take a
look at our golf cart battery tips below, or visit our Perth store to learn
more from our golf and utility vehicle experts.
How often do I need to
recharge my golf cart batteries?
Put simply, every time you finish using your golf car, you
should place the vehicle on-charge. All
modern golf carts are supplied with an automatic charger that will switch off
when the batteries are fully charged so you don’t have to worry about
‘over-charging’ in most cases. Without
going into too much of the technicalities, the less time you charge the
batteries at low Amps, the longer the battery set will last. Regardless of the brand of golf cart you own,
if you allow the batteries to run flat and then charge them up fully, you are
reducing the overall life of the battery set, so topping the charge up after
each use is going to greatly extend your battery life.
How can I prolong the
battery life?
To get the longest life possible from your battery set,
recharge the batteries after each use, as explained above.
Secondly (and just as importantly), ensure the battery cells
have sufficient fluid. If you don’t have
an Automatic Battery Filling System fitted to your golf cart, simply remove the
vent caps on each battery and ensure the battery plates are fully covered and
top-up with Distilled Water if necessary. Be careful not to overfill the cells, you
only need around 5mm of water above the plates.
Thirdly, keep your batteries clean and free of corrosion.
Dirt and dust that collects on top of your batteries will affect their
performance, as will build-up on the battery terminals. Simply use boiling water and a brush to clean
the batteries and remove the acid build-up from the terminals. Remember, you are dealing with corrosive
substances so always make sure you wear hand and eye protection when carrying
out battery maintenance.
What precautions do I
need to take when charging?
Always ensure your charging area is well ventilated. Whilst charging, batteries emit toxic gases
that not only smell terrible, they’re also flammable. Therefore, do not smoke or use tools that
emit sparks or flames around a charging golf car. A well ventilated shed or garage is the best
option.
If you’re looking for golf cart batteries in Perth, drop in
to our Wangara
dealership to learn more about our range of golf
cart batteries and accessories such as Automatic Battery Filling Systems. Our
friendly staff can walk you through the steps required to check, maintain and
replace your golf car batteries. We also stock a range of Australia’s best
electric golf buggies including brands like Club Car® golf cars, Ingersoll-Rand
commercial utility vehicles and Motrec industrial utility vehicles. Drop in or
give us a call on (08) 9302 2203 today.
