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Bruce and Jenna · 09-27-2010, 08:27 PM

Anyone using a charger to desulphate 6volt golf cart batteries? I have a golf cart with six T105 batteries. I'm told that the standard charger only maintains a 13v charger, thus allowing sulfates to build up on the battery plates and shortening the battery life. My RV converter has an equalize mode built in. Likewise the solar charger.

I found this charger on the Amazon site.
Amazon.com: VDC Electronics BatteryMINDer Charger, Maintainer, Desulphator - 1.3 Amp, 12 Volt, Model# 12117: Automotive

Anyone using something similar?

IRVTrekin2 · 10-01-2010, 10:58 PM

I used one of these on my 6V golf cart batteries in my 5th wheel for over 5 years, worked great. I am currently using a Battery Tender 021-0128 also purchased from Amazon on my MH, for my 6V batteries and it has also done a great job.

Jeff and Cheryl · 10-01-2010, 11:29 PM

I have their model 12248. Three charge levels (2,4, and 8 amps), and the desulfating capacity. I have a deep cycle D-8 battery, and it seems to be doing a good job. I let mine get pretty sulfated and am paying the price.

Clay L · 10-02-2010, 01:15 PM

We use the BatteryMinder Plus at an orchard for farm equipment batteries during winter storage. It works well.

Bruce and Jenna · 10-03-2010, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the input. Anyone find a 36v charger with a desulphate mode? I have a bank of six 6v batteries. Charging and desulphating two at a time is not practical.

Clay L · 10-03-2010, 10:01 AM

The BatteryMinder will handle 4 sets of 6 volt batteries with each set in series at one time.

hamguy · 10-04-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce and Jenna

Thanks for the input. Anyone find a 36v charger with a desulphate mode? I have a bank of six 6v batteries. Charging and desulphating two at a time is not practical.

I am sure you don't have them hooked up as a 36 volt package. I would bet they are 3-12V groups in parallel.

John Hilley · 10-04-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hamguy

I am sure you don't have them hooked up as a 36 volt package. I would bet they are 3-12V groups in parallel.

Four sets would only be 24 volts, perhaps he has a 24 volt charger.

Bruce and Jenna · 10-04-2010, 04:53 PM

Six 6 volt batteries together for a total of 36v. Would like to charge the entire set, one end to another, rather than disconnecting them into 12v sets.

I found this one at three times the price
BatteryMINDer® 36 Volt 2.7 Amp Charger-Maintainer-Desulfator-Conditioner w/ABS-248 | All | Battery Chargers by BatteryMINDers.com

Happycarz · 10-04-2010, 10:11 PM

Just curious, what do you power with the 36 volt battery bank?

hamguy · 10-05-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce and Jenna

Six 6 volt batteries together for a total of 36v. Would like to charge the entire set, one end to another, rather than disconnecting them into 12v sets.

I found this one at three times the price
BatteryMINDer® 36 Volt 2.7 Amp Charger-Maintainer-Desulfator-Conditioner w/ABS-248 | All | Battery Chargers by BatteryMINDers.com

They MUST be connected in 12V sets now. Else how could they provide 12V to the RV?

Bruce and Jenna · 10-05-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hamguy

They MUST be connected in 12V sets now. Else how could they provide 12V to the RV?

See my first post. I'm talking about a 36v golf cart.

[So how come I fulltime in an RV with 12v and run around in a golf cart with 36v?]

As for how I charge it, I use a golf cart charger like this one -> Amazon.com: 36 Volt Golf Cart Battery Charger for EZ-GO Powerwise: Sports & Outdoors

At this point, I plan to give this Battery Minder gizmo a try. Comes with a 1 year $ back guarantee, so got nothin to lose ->
BatteryMINDer® 36 Volt 2.7 Amp Charger-Maintainer-Desulfator-Conditioner w/ABS-248 | All | Battery Chargers by BatteryMINDers.com

hamguy · 10-05-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce and Jenna

See my first post. I'm talking about a 36v golf cart.

[So how come I fulltime in an RV with 12v and run around in a golf cart with 36v?]

As for how I charge it, I use a golf cart charger like this one -> Amazon.com: 36 Volt Golf Cart Battery Charger for EZ-GO Powerwise: Sports & Outdoors

At this point, I plan to give this Battery Minder gizmo a try. Comes with a 1 year $ back guarantee, so got nothin to lose ->
BatteryMINDer® 36 Volt 2.7 Amp Charger-Maintainer-Desulfator-Conditioner w/ABS-248 | All | Battery Chargers by BatteryMINDers.com

AHA, we have understanding, Houston. The confusion is in that MY RV uses what are commonly called "Golf Cart" Batteries.

SO, I can't help you unless you charge them as 12V sets. I can see where that would be a PITA. I would go to a golf course and ask there. I bet they have the answer.

Happycarz · 10-06-2010, 08:46 PM

Sorry, my mistake. I reread your post and the second sentence says golf cart. I skipped right over it and thought about golf cart batteries in the RV. My bad.