{"id":1278,"date":"2022-02-06T08:51:13","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T13:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/?p=1278"},"modified":"2023-10-03T22:06:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:06:06","slug":"water-in-golf-cart-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/water-in-golf-cart-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Water Goes into Golf Cart Batteries?\u00a0(Avoid Damage)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I was recently conversing with a friend who owns a golf cart, and he mentioned that he always puts distilled water into his golf cart’s batteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had no idea what he was talking about, so I did some research and found out that there are different types of water that you can put into your golf cart batteries. Some are safe, and some are not so safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a general rule, distilled water goes into a golf cart’s battery. If distilled water is unavailable, deionized water is acceptable. Regular tap water can corrode the inside of the batter. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this post, I want to ensure we are on the same page with battery maintenance and save you a few bucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Distilled or deionized water goes into golf cart batteries, period. I want to make that clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The best water to use typically contains less than 100 parts per million of total solids. Using readily available tap water may be tempting, but this type can damage your battery<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Golf carts typically have an average 6-volt battery with a capacity of around 6.4 liters of water. It requires approximately 15 liters of replacement water during its lifespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Using distilled water helps preserve its service life since minerals in regular water corrode and influence battery performance. Besides water, you may need to add your acid, but only after accidentally spilling it out of the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can know when your golf cart batteries need water by checking the indicator ring inside the filling well. Additionally, it is best never to allow your electrolyte solution to drop below the top of the plates inside the battery. Letting the electrolyte solution fall below the recommended level can permanently damage the cells and compromise the battery’s strength and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You also always want to water after charging, with the typical schedule being around once every 30 days. The schedule may vary by a few days, depending on your specific needs and situation. It is critical to ensure you secure the vent caps after filling. This step prevents the electrolyte from spilling out the next time you ride the golf cart.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy not just use tap water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Reasons NOT to use Tap Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How Much Water Does a Golf Cart Battery Hold?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Do I Know If My Golf Cart Batteries Need Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Remove\u00a0Water\u00a0from\u00a0Golf Cart Batteries?<\/h2>\n\n\n