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Lithium or lead acid

power fade said:
The lighter lithium is clearly a benefit but can also make the trolley less stable overall.
My mate has one on motokaddy S1 and it has blown over in the wind a few times.....all be it we are in Scotland
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Certainly never experienced this. Plus I would argue that the centred lithium battery makes the trolley more stable. Most trolleys I have had in the past have had a natural pull to one side, the side where the battery sat.
 
Jacko_G said:
Certainly never experienced this. Plus I would argue that the centred lithium battery makes the trolley more stable. Most trolleys I have had in the past have had a natural pull to one side, the side where the battery sat.
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The S1 does need a heavy bag to deliver stability in any wind because it's all so light - or stick the 36 lead acid battery in it instead!

Mine currently has the 18 hole Li and an H2NO ultra lite (fantastic bag) on it as I haven't got back to the other one since the scheduled rain at Cooden. ... falls backwards going up a slope and can blow over as well - then again the Clicgear did exactly the same as it's also lightweight - and doesn't even have a battery!

I would suggest a case of beer sitting on top of the battery but appreciate that no one here would see any benefit in that approach :)
 
williamalex1 said:
Lithium for me too, you will need a lithium charger. ...
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You can charge the Li with the basic charger it just takes longer. I have tested this (accidentially)
You shouldn't charge the Lead acid battery with the Li charger - the built in regulator - valve - should stop it charging (I'm not going to test it!).
 
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duncan mackie said:
I would suggest a case of beer sitting on top of the battery but appreciate that no one here would see any benefit in that approach :)
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Wouldn't it get lighter towards the end of the round, and therefore more unstable, as you get towards the end of the round and the cans?
 
duncan mackie said:
You can charge the Li with the basic charger it just takes longer. I have tested this (accidentially)
You shouldn't charge the Lead acid battery with the Li charger - the built in regulator - valve - should stop it charging (I'm not going to test it!).
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I asked Motto if I could use a normal charger. They said it wouldn't be possible charge my LitePower lithium battery using a normal charger VIA the normal red and black connectors because they are only out going.
 
power fade said:
The lighter lithium is clearly a benefit but can also make the trolley less stable overall.
My mate has one on motokaddy S1 and it has blown over in the wind a few times.....all be it we are in Scotland
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in heavy wind I had this problem with the standard lead battery in too - depends how you park it - you should always park it so that the trolley faces directly into the wind, i.e. the top of the bag faces with the wind so that the wind blows up over the trolley, anything else just gives you varying degrees of a heavy kite which will just lift up with a strong enough gust, regardless of the battery weight.
 
williamalex1 said:
I asked Motto if I could use a normal charger. They said it wouldn't be possible charge my LitePower lithium battery using a normal charger VIA the normal red and black connectors because they are only out going.
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I can't answer for the lite power range but the standard Motocaddy lead a I'd and lithium charger connections are physically the same with the positive connection being blue for the Li and Red for the other.

The Li charges at a higher rate which is inconsistent with the valve regulated sealed gel lead acid battery range - physically connecting a 20 smart charger to these units won't work for the same reason !

The Li battery is almost ' dumb' by comparison and is happy to take 1A or 2A - it just takes longer to charge from the lower output unit.
 
fundy said:
most dont come with a 5 year guarantee, they come with a 2 year guarantee then agree to sell you a cheaper replacement in years 3-5 - think they get away with murder calling it a 5 year guarantee personally

like you OP ive been going year after year replacing lead acid, finally bit the bullet earlier this year and bought a duradrive 18 hole lithium battery for just over £100 with a full 3 year warranty.

Its been great to date, charges quicker, much lighter and runs fine (we'll see about its longevity in a few years)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DuraDrive...875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1a0349151b

thats the one Im using, was fortunate to get it at 20% off that price but still seems decent enough at that price to me
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How strong is this one, it says it's only 9-18 hole battery??
 
I concur with all the statements above, I have had a lithium trolley for years (well that was until I just sold and went back to carrying)

the good thing about a lithim is that there is no memory on it, so you can charge without having to completely discharge it

do that with a lead acid and it start to only charge 1/2 the battery and therefore useless

I would still let a lithium discharge every once in a while though
 
duncan mackie said:
It's specified at 16Ah which is the same as a motocaddy 18 hole Li battery.
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My trolley has a battery monitor on it and its still at 99% after I have played 18 holes in current dry conditions, it barely taxes it at all it seems. the one time I stretched it to 27 holes it still had 90% left! Also if you check their site its actually an 18-27 battery on some of labelling which seems more accurate
 
fundy said:
My trolley has a battery monitor on it and its still at 99% after I have played 18 holes in current dry conditions, it barely taxes it at all it seems. the one time I stretched it to 27 holes it still had 90% left! Also if you check their site its actually an 18-27 battery on some of labelling which seems more accurate
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I agree that in the case of batteries it's all about the load!

I was going by the specification of 16Ah because that's what it says...

Keys to getting more holes include -
1. Dry smooth ground
2. Help the trolley accelerate initially
3. Don't use the trolley to drag you round
4. Lightest bag etc

I have no doubt I could get 36 or more out of my current set up in current conditions on anything but a hilly course - but then again I would expect any thing rated for Joe average in worst conditions to deliver that :)
 
dewsweeper said:
Any chance of details of the site please?
Dewsweeper
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Certainly.
I got it from a seller called golfworkshop. They were really helpful as I emailed them for photos and dimensions before buying to make sure it would fit before I bought it.
The item I bought can be found here "LINK".
They don't seem to have any more at the moment but if you ask they may get more in.

There are also a couple of other sellers who seem to be able to supply the right size as well. I think this one is the cheapest LINK 1

Also Electroquest said they will be taking delivery of some later this week that they believe will fit.

I'll update when I've had a chance to fit and try mine out.
 
Robster59 said:
Certainly.
I got it from a seller called golfworkshop. They were really helpful as I emailed them for photos and dimensions before buying to make sure it would fit before I bought it.
The item I bought can be found here "LINK".
They don't seem to have any more at the moment but if you ask they may get more in.

There are also a couple of other sellers who seem to be able to supply the right size as well. I think this one is the cheapest LINK 1

Also Electroquest said they will be taking delivery of some later this week that they believe will fit.

I'll update when I've had a chance to fit and try mine out.
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Out of intrest how much was Go Kart selling them for?
 
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