Golf Cart Battery Care and Maintenance

Listed is the projected life cycle numbers based on depth-of-discharge for the 6/8/12V golf car batteries:

%DOD Est. Cycles

20%                3000
30%                2000
40%                1500
50%                1200
60%                1000
70%                 857
80%                 750
100%               600

Trojan Battery Videos

Deep-Cycle Battery Technologies

Expand your deep-cycle battery knowledge with this video tutorial which reviews the various deep-cycle battery technologies available on the market today, and what to consider when selecting a battery for a particular application.

Determining the Health of a Deep-Cycle Battery

Learn the importance of measuring the state of charge of deep-cycle batteries by evaluating open circuit voltage and calculating specific gravity of deep-cycle flooded batteries.

Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery Maintenance to Ensure Optimum Performance and Maximum Life

Learn proper safety techniques, cleaning methods, watering, equalization, how to avoid stratification and calculating specific gravity to maintain the health your deep-cycle batteries.

Expand Your Battery Charging “Know-How”

Learn important facts about battery charging as part of an effective battery maintenance program, including correct charging procedures, and rules to follow when charging.

Equalization is Key to Extending Battery Life and Performance

Regular equalization of deep-cycle batteries will help avoid and reverse the buildup of negative chemical effects such as stratification and sulfation.

Proper Safety Methods for Handling Deep-Cycle Batteries

By Following specific safety protocols when handling or performing maintenance, ensures the well-being of you, your equipment and those working in or around the area of battery-powered machines or vehicles.

Understanding Battery Capacity & Life Expectations

Learn about battery capacity ratings, tips on achieving maximum capacity, the signs of aging batteries, and how depth of discharge measurements relate to overall battery life.

Tips on How to Properly Store Deep-Cycle Batteries

Get the facts on how to properly store deep-cycle batteries, the best storage locations and what maintenance procedures are important to perform while batteries are stored for long periods of time.

Battery Myths That Could Harm Deep-Cycle Batteries

Fact or Fiction? Discover what myths are circulating on the golf course or in social circles on battery storage, maintenance practices or extending cycle life that may just destroy your batteries. Caution! Don’t believe everything you hear.

General HydroLink Install and Use

Using HydroLink™ takes the mess and hassle out of watering flooded batteries. Watch our HydroLink video tutorials to learn how to install and use HydroLink to perform this important battery maintenance task.