Golf Cart Charger

Your golf cart charger is an important part of your vehicle. Knowing more about the use and misuse of the basic golf cart charger can help you get more life out of the device and more life out of your vehicle.

One thing to keep in mind is that battery operated vehicles are taking the lead in sales when it comes to small utility vehicles. This trend to outsell gasoline golf carts is only expected to continue and grow as more people become concerned with the environmental issues associated with fuel burning engines. A battery powered golf cart does not emit hazardous fumes into the air and they run quiet and smooth, as long as they are maintained properly. A part of that important maintenance procedure is using your golf cart charger properly.

It is important to always recharge your battery after using the vehicle. Of course the more hours it was used the longer it will take to get it back up to a full level of charge. Try not to let that dissuade you from hooking it up and getting it back to full power.

When you get ready to use your golf cart charger, always follow the owner’s manual instructions. Not all devices behave the same way and operate the same way. It is important, especially for new owners, to read the instructions and follow them to the letter. This will help avoid mishaps and accidents that can be serious.

When you are ready to begin, plug the batteries into the golf cart charger. Let the device do its work. Normally, an eighty percent charging level will take about two hours. It is important to remember that with some devices getting that last twenty percent can take as much as eight hours. If you have a timer on your device, set it for three times longer than what you drove it for. So, if you drove for one hour, set the timer for three hours. Then check the level and reset if needed.

After you have completed the work with the golf cart charger, remove the batteries from the device and carefully inspect the water level inside the batteries. Do not do this is the battery is sealed. Charging will evaporate water within the cells and this water needs to be replaced. Use distilled water only as tap water may contain minerals that will clog up inside the battery and damage the battery plates.

Try to never run your batteries down to zero power. The new models of golf cart chargers will not work if the battery is completely dead. This can be a very costly mistake!

Whenever you are working with batteries or with your golf cart charger remove any metal from your hands and wrists. This includes rings, watches, bracelets, etc. These items can draw current and cause severe shock and scarring.

As long as you follow the instructions for your golf cart charger you should be able to prolong the life of the batteries. You will also find that your vehicle performs better when it is kept topped off with power.