Go-Kart batteries | Golf Monthly
I believe that I'm correct in saying that when you buy a new trolley, it comes with instructions on care of the trolley and the battery. It seems that the people who have battery problems may not have read these instructions. OK, there are occasions when the original battery or charger may have been faulty but these would become apparent well within the warranty period.
These instructions will advise putting the battery on charge as soon after the round as possible and leave it on charge until the next time you need it. When charged, the charger maintains a tiny charge when necessary just to top up as any battery will naturally loose charge over time. The cost of this is, apparently, negligible - particularly when compared to the cost of a new battery. The only exception is if the battery is not going to be used for a month or two then charge it up, disconnect the charger, and make sure that you allow a full charge before you next decide to use the battery.
The instructions will probably also advise not fully discharging the battery as this may damage it and a full charge may not then be achievable. For instance, if for whatever reason (say only a partial charge was made) the battery runs out of power before the round is finished, leaving it on and still trying to get the last dregs out of it could fully discharge it under load and permanently damage it.
Don't forget that deep cycle batteries do not have the same characteristics as car batteries, nor NICAD or lithium batteries. Dependant on the type, power and quality of trolley battery, the number of cycles (discharge/charge) can vary from 150/200 to 400/500. Generally you get what you pay for.
We have "done" this subject many times and I seem to remember that Sandy from GoKart concurred with the above re battery care.
