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Battery charger
A battery charger, or recharger, is a device that stores energy in a battery by running an electric current through it. The charging protocol (how much voltage or current for how long, and what to do when charging is complete) depends on the size and type of the battery being charged. Some battery types have a high tolerance for overcharging (i.e., continued charging after the battery has been fully charged) and can be recharged by connection to a constant voltage source or a constant current source, depending on battery type. Simple chargers of this type must be manually disconnected at the end of the charge cycle. Other battery types use a timer to cut off when charging should be complete. Other battery types cannot withstand over-charging, becoming damaged (reduced capacity, reduced lifetime), overheating, or even exploding. The charger may have temperature or voltage sensing circuits and a microprocessor controller to safely adjust the charging current and voltage, determine the state of charge, and cut off at the end of charge.
Chargers may elevate the output voltage proportionally with the current to compensate for impedance in the wires.
A trickle charger provides a relatively small amount of current, only enough to counteract the self-discharge of a battery that is idle for a long time. Some battery types cannot tolerate trickle charging; attempts to do so may result in damage. Lithium-ion batteries cannot handle indefinite trickle charging.
Slow battery chargers may take several hours to complete a charge. High-rate chargers may restore most capacity much faster, but high-rate chargers can be more than some battery types can tolerate. Such batteries require active monitoring of the battery to protect them from overcharging. Electric vehicles ideally need high-rate chargers. For public access, the installation of such chargers and the distribution support for them is an issue in the proposed adoption of electric cars.
Golf Cart Battery Chargers – A Complete Guide
To put it simply, Golf Cart Chargers are exactly what you would expect them to be. They are the life source of the cart. Most chargers work by feeding electric current through a battery, in hopes that the cells inside will hold the energy that just passed through it.
This is why it is important to invest in the right charger and maintain it properly. Batteries will not last forever but you can do your best to expand the battery's lifetime.
How to Charge an Electric Golf Cart Step by Step
If your golf cart didn’t come with a battery charger, try to buy a charger from the same brand as your golf cart. If that option is not available, buy a battery charger that meets your golf cart’s specifications. You should find more information in your golf cart’s user manual, and you can always ask the vendor what charger is advised for your unit.
Always charge your golf cart in a well-ventilated area.
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