problem wit run time

[wolfman]

I have a 2005 Club car, precedent, 48 volt. I just put in 4 new AC 12 volt batteries. After charging the cart, I can only get 17 holes of golf without running out of juice. At full charge, I get a reading of 52.8 volts ( slightly over 13 volts per battery) but it seems to run down too soon. Any ideas about what I should do? Thanks for any help.

 

[HotRodCarts]

Are the AC batteries golf cart batteries? If not that's your problem...

 

[GarageBuilt]

wolfman

Help us out, can you give us a little more information on your batteries.
Did you use AC Delco cranking batteries?

 

[wolfman]

The batteries are AC Delco, ACD31TS, deep cycle batteries. They are the same size as the old batteries in length and width but about an inch shorter in height.

 

[HotRodCarts]

Chances are it's the batteries causing the run time problem. You need actual golf cart batteries. The only 2 companies I know of the make 12 volt golf cart batteries is Trojan and US Battery...

 

[GarageBuilt]

wolfman

The DC31 is a Marine Battery.

The battery that you have ADC31TS is a Heavy Duty Commercial. Not a deep cycle.

Take them back. They are not designed for the excessive recharging.

Trojan Batteries are my #1 choice.

Good Luck.

 

[wolfman]

Thanks for the info. I thought these were deep cycle and would be good in this application.

 

[HotRodCarts]

The golf cart batteries have more lead and will give you more run time...

 

[DWscott]

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF QUALITY AND DURABILITY OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT BATTERYS OF THE SAME BRAND JUST PICK THEM UP AND THE HEAVIEST ONE IS BEST ( MORE LEAD ) OLD MECHANICS TEST.