electrical question- step 12v up to 32v

[nestorpr]

Well, if you tie up 3 12V batteries in series, that is: positive battery 1 to negative battery 2 and positive battery 2 to negative battery 3 then you would have a 36V system, for 32 volts you would have to connect 4 8V batteries in series (trust me, I'm the factory technical manager for Club Car golf cars and I deal with this every day!). Remember, connect batteries in series to add their voltages but keep the same amps and in parallel to add their amps but keep the same voltage.

[doug7488]

I forgot my basic physics! You guys are right - it's not worth the agravation. Any money saved would be lost on the batteries and charging sysytem. Thanks again-

[nestorpr]

You know, that's what's so great about this site, so many people are knowledgeable in so many different things that collectively we can handle almost any subject!

[afernand]

Here is a related question. I was given a never-used 24 volt bilge pump. The manufacturer says it will run on 12 volts, but not at the rated performance. Just what will the pump do and not do with 12 volts? -- Thanks for comments, aaf

[nestorpr]

It will probably run at half capacity and may not be able to handle too much of a load. Sooner or later the motor may burn out since it's not getting the juice it needs to perform.

[Jon G]

Botapeje knows what he's talking about, I use his Club Cars everyday at work, and I have yet to walk back to the shop because they broke down

[nestorpr]

Thanks buddy, that's great to know! Where do you use them at?

[afernand]

Thanks for info botapeje! - aaf

[nestorpr]

Anytime!