{"id":7768,"date":"2023-04-28T09:53:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T23:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batterytools.net\/?p=7768"},"modified":"2023-04-28T09:53:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T23:53:58","slug":"revive-your-old-golf-cart-batteries-with-these-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batterytools.net\/revive-your-old-golf-cart-batteries-with-these-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Revive Your Old Golf Cart Batteries with These Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have a golf cart that has been sitting for years, then chances are the batteries in it have lost their charge.<\/p>\n
But wait, what if we could prevent the purchase of new batteries for our golf carts altogether? There’s a way to prolong their life with this old-fashioned trick.<\/p>\n
In this article, we will discuss simple ways how to recondition golf cart batteries without spending too much money.<\/p>\n
If you want to get some use out of your old golf cart, there are steps that you can take on reviving golf cart batteries and make it functional again.<\/p>\n
1st Step:<\/strong> Tip the battery on its side, preventing any acid from leaking. Allow half of the liquid to drip down into a plastic container and clean off with your brush dipped in a baking soda mixture. Rinse it thoroughly making sure not to introduce water back into the cells by using plain tap water instead.<\/p>\n 2nd Step:<\/strong> Add in the Epsom salt to the water and mix well. Then, use a turkey baster and fill them to the top so that they are completely submerged in saltwater. In this way, any corrosion will be prevented before it has even started.<\/p>\n Epsom salt has been used throughout history as a medicinal agent for all sorts of ailments. It’s also well known in the automotive community to be an effective treatment that can restore energy and charge levels on your battery<\/a>, restoring its maximum potential.<\/p>\n 3rd Step:<\/strong> You should let it go through the whole cycle or charge overnight to make sure Epsom’s work properly and get rid of sulfation that could prevent the battery from taking in enough energy at once without failing prematurely.<\/p>\n 4th Step:<\/strong> If you left your golf cart battery<\/a> on charge overnight, and it still does not have a full charge, then it is time to replace the old one.<\/p>\n 5th Step: <\/strong>If charging works out, be sure to check the battery before you need it most by changing cell caps on your golf cart<\/a> and taking a long ride. If power is short-lived, then replace your golf cart’s batteries<\/a> with a new product line of replacement parts.<\/p>\n Some reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n It is always important to make sure that your batteries are always in the best<\/a> condition. To do this, hook up your charger after every use so they stay charged all game long.<\/p>\n The average life span of a golf cart battery is four to five years. It is best to get new batteries when they die. But if you’re not keen on spending money, Epsom salt is a cheap and effective alternative for powering your cart around the block that you can try before replacing them with new ones.<\/p>\n Saltwater can be a good solution to fix your battery, but if you have tried this and it did not work, then it is time to replace your batteries<\/a>.<\/p>\n One definite way is by undergoing a load test which can be done when charged fully. This is to ensure that your golf cart batteries are in proper condition and not showing any signs of problems or defects such as an old battery.<\/p>\n If you have new batteries, then 30-50 miles should be possible. There are two ways to know how old a car battery<\/a> is. The easiest way is by looking at the date code on top of it and if you have trouble deciphering that, then there’s always an easy solution by performing a load test.<\/p>\n It is possible that your battery has gone too far and will need to be replaced. This can happen if you have not been able to charge it for a while or when the voltage does not increase after several hours of charging.<\/p>\n With the help of a battery tester or hydrometer.<\/p>\n The worst thing you can do to a battery is to overfill it. This results in loss of acid or changes the level of electrolyte (acid) inside, which then damages the plates within and shortens its life expectancy.<\/p>\n Lead-acid batteries do a lot of releasing when they are charging and discharging. When the battery is being charged<\/a>, an increased amount will escape.<\/p>\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
What is the life span of a golf cart battery?<\/h2>\n
The battery works extremely slow after charging it overnight, will the Epsom solution work? Epsom salt help?<\/h2>\n
How do I know if my golf cart batteries are healthy?<\/h2>\n
If the batteries are fully charged, how long should I expect for it to work?<\/h2>\n
After a few attempts to charge the batteries, tried trickle charge as well but still won’t work?<\/h2>\n
How do I know if half of the acid has been drained out?<\/h2>\n
What will happen if the battery gets overfilled (watering system)?<\/h2>\n
Where does the distilled water go?<\/h2>\n
What is the first sign that the golf cart batteries are failing?<\/h2>\n