Do you disconnect battery when charging?
Disconnect your car battery. Although charging a car battery while still connected or in situ is possible, it’s always a good idea to disconnect the battery before charging after a quick clean.
When you disconnect a car battery from the electrical system What wire should you remove first?
negative terminal
Disconnect the Battery Cables Make sure you disconnect the negative terminal first. Lay the disconnected negative cable carefully to one side, making sure it’s well away from the battery terminal. Disconnect the cable from the positive battery terminal in the same way, then lay it to one side.
Can a golf cart battery be charged at the same time?
You can charge either one 12V golf cart battery or two 6V or 8V batteries at a time. The connection must be done according to the steps mentioned in the paragraph above (How to charge a golf cart battery that is completely dead) for charging a dead golf cart battery.
Why are the batteries on my golf cart so low?
Corroded connections may result in a voltage drop between batteries causing a low-battery life. The cables may also overheat and fail because of high resistance. Substitute the affected cables with new ones and apply a terminal protector coating after cleaning the corrosion and before you start the charging.
Why does my club car charger not charge?
For 2006 and newer Club Car models the attached non-OEM charger will not be able to recognize the voltage on the battery bank and in turn will not commence charging. For older models the attached charger will become a slave to the OBC and abandon its own charge profile in favor of what the onboard computer determines.
What causes a jumper cable to spark on a battery?
These items will attempt to draw power from the battery. This means the electrical system is drawing current, and the battery is part of that system. Sometimes this can cause the battery jumper cable to spark when it’s connected to the battery post.