So, you love playing golf and getting out in the fresh air but hate the walking between holes then perhaps golf carts are for you. What a great way to get around the course. Just throw your golf bag in, jump on and off you go. You can even take passengers if you wish.

These golf carts are so much fun let alone convenient. Not only convenient for the avid golfer but since their production many years ago they have been used by many companies as runabouts for their employees to get from one end of the production site to the other. Some people have them at home on their estates to get around as they are so efficient and versatile to use.

Most people don’t realize the benefits of golf carts as they only think of them as a travel means on the gold course. And for sure they are great for that purpose. Did you know you can get them in electric, gas and also a manual push pull version. So the choice is yours. They also come in a few different designs and sizes for your convenience.

Some people even like the idea of having one different and unique such as a customized version. Many companies will be happy to customize one for you to look like your favorite car. Imagine being out on the golf course in your favorite little sports car style buggy. You will be the envy of everyone around!

Now that you know the options that you have with golf carts there is nothing stopping you finding the one best to suit your needs. Start by checking out the web and finding reputable manufacturers of golf carts and seeing what they have to offer you. Usually you can find what you want at very affordable prices when shopping this way compared to the usual way.

Susan Dean
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Serious, even dangerous threats can eventuate by improperly maintaining your golf cart’s batteries.

A lack of knowledge about basic golf cart battery maintenance can lead to all kinds of problems. Some users assume that the batteries that operate their golf carts are maintenance-free. However, the key to achieving optimum performance and long life is a solid golf cart battery maintenance program.

It is recommended that you obtain following equipment for use in golf cart battery care and maintenance:

A wrench; distilled water; a voltmeter (an instrument used for measuring the voltage between two points in an electric circuit); a hydrometer (a tool used to measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte solution); a post cleaner; some baking soda; petroleum jelly and possibly the most of all goggles and gloves.

Always wear protective clothing, acid proof gloves and goggles when handling lead acid batteries and remove all jewellery. It’s important to have lots of water and baking soda nearby as this will neutralise any acid spills from battery refilling and prevent further corrosive damage. Remember, the electrolyte is a solution of acid and water, so skin contact should be avoided and, do not smoke near batteries and never add acid to a battery.

Golf carts are typically powered by six lead-acid batteries mounted beneath the front seat.

First of all, examine the outside appearance of the batteries. You should look for cracks in the container and the top of the battery. Posts and connections should be free of dirt, fluids and corrosion. You should replace any damaged batteries.
Check that all vent caps are tight. Then clean the battery top with a cloth or brush and a solution of baking soda and water ensuring that any cleaning solution or any other foreign matter does not get inside the battery. Then rinse with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Solvents or spray cleaners should not be used. Then clean the battery terminals and the inside of the cable clamps with a post and clamp cleaner. Reconnect the clamps to the terminals and thinly coat them with petroleum jelly. Always keep the area around the batteries clean and dry.

Water should only be added after fully charging the battery. Prior to charging, there should be enough water to cover the plates. If the battery has been discharged (partially or fully), the water level should be above the plates.

Some important things to remember are: Do not allow plates to be exposed to air and do not fill the water all the way up to the cap. Do not use water with a high mineral content. You should use only distilled or deionised water.

Check water levels in each cell of each battery weekly to ensure that the leaded plates in the battery are submerged in liquid. Don’t fill the cell all the way up — add just enough water to cover the plates.

Lastly, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for maintaining batteries.

For additional information on golf cart batteries including how lead acid batteries work; how to use a hydrometer; changing batteries; troubleshooting golf cart batteries please visit http://www.YourGolfCartBatteries.com

Ken Mackenzie
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