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Winter Storage Tips for Electric Golf Carts
It’s very important to know how to properly store your electric golf cart during Winter. Here are some tips for the proper storage of your electric golf cart: First of all you should clean your golf cart batteries and ensure that all the cell caps are snugly attached. Then unplug the charger and wash the battery compartment. Spray Battery Neutralizer all over the tops of the batteries by starting on one side of the golf cart. Be sure to spray between the batteries, down on the battery racks, and the inside walls of the body panels, if they are metal. Use an old paintbrush to scour all the battery tops and sides. Water from a garden hose using plain water, or use a solution of Baking Soda (about 2 tablespoons to 1 gallon of water) to neutralize the acid. The battery terminal connections should be cleaned, tightened, checked and treated. Be sure the cables are tight to the post. Carefully wriggle each cable end side-to-side and then gently up & down. There should be no looseness or sideways movement. You will need to do some serious cleaning, if your battery terminals are badly corroded. Check the water levels in each cell. Make sure the electrolyte (distilled water) in each battery cell is above the plates. When the cart will be left uncharged for several months in cold climates, leave the water level a little low. This raises the specific gravity of the acid, which will help prevent freezing. A lead acid battery keeps much better in the cold than in the heat, as long as the charge stays up. A fully charged battery will not freeze until 60 to 70 below zero whereas a discharged battery can freeze at 20 degrees above zero. As a battery discharges, the acid turns into water by the basic chemical nature of the lead acid battery. The more discharge, the more water and the more likely it is to freeze. Also a dirty, acid covered battery will self-discharge at a faster rate than a clean treated battery, even in cooler temperatures. Don’t leave your electric golf cart plugged into the charger for extended periods of time. After the charge is done, unplug the charger from the cart and from the wall. Leave the cart in Neutral and turn the key off. Either way, scotch the wheels so you can leave the hill brake released. This prevents strain on the cables and the brake shoes can’t lock to the drums. Once a month, If you are not going away for the winter, you can plug your Charger in for a few hours to insure a full charge is maintained. The charger should be unplugged from the car and the wall after charging. Finalize for winter storage by checking the tire pressures and inflate to 20-25 psi. Roll down the rain curtains and zip them part way down. If you have to leave the car out in the open, or under an open shed, neatly fold the rain curtain and bring it in the house till spring. Very cold weather will cause the see through vinyl to become very brittle and a puff of wind will blow it out. For additional information on electric golf cart batteries including how lead acid batteries work; how to use a hydrometer; charging batteries and troubleshooting golf cart batteries, please visit:: The Electric Golf Cart Battery Guide
Continue Reading »Bridgestone J33R – A Driver with a Penetrating Ball Flight
Overview/Technology- A players driver for sure… The Birdgestone J33R Driver is a 460cc driver that has morphed into a beauty to behold. A 6-4 titanium construction, ultra thin crown wall construction, Elastomer compound insert absorbs excess vibration for better feel, and Tungsten weight in the sole lowers the CG for low spin, all combines for a stellar driver. Bridgestone was slow to move to a 460cc head, but finally folded under some pressure. The J33R is definitely not for the high handicapper. The Bridgestone J33 offers a neutral head for the low handicapper to “work the ball” with ease. Bridgestone J33R Specs- Loft Lie Length S/W Torque 8.5° 58° 45″ D3 3.0° 9.5° 58° 45″ D3 3.0° 10.5° 58° 45″ D3 3.0° 12° 58° 45″ D3 3.0° Actual Player Feedback- “best driver I have ever tried” “Great ’solid’ feeling driver for checking out your swing” “pretty solid mid-low cappers driver” “Highly recommend” Pros/Positives- Solid driver for a low to mid handicapper. Penetrating ball flight makes this driver perfect for the higher speed swinger looking to be able to work the ball in either direction. The Aldila VS Proto stock shaft comes in R/S/X Flexes. Cons/Negatives- Well the fact this driver is not for the higher handicapper makes this out of reach for most golfers, the majority of golfers should probably look elsewhere. In addition, many have complained of the sound of the J33R, but this is open for interpretation. Overall Rating- Simply put, the Bridgestone J33R driver is a great driver in the right hands. This driver is not for the beginner or even the weekend warrior that shoots a high handicap. Nope, the Bridgestone J33R is designed for the player looking to take his game to the next level. Want a driver with a penetrating, workable ball flight? Check out the Bridgestone J33R.
Continue Reading »Golf Collectibles – Building Your Collection
It is obvious that golf and collecting golf collectibles are two of the most sought-after and popular hobbies of people around the world. Because of this, it is just logical that these two could combine, and therefore, collecting golf items is a very popular hobby. It need not take an expert to assert that just about anybody who has a genuine passion for golf and a genuine passion for collecting could easily and effectively get involved in this top hobby. If you are an enthusiastic and a fanatic or if you have been interested in golf for quite some time, you many not be aware but you could already own a sizable and significant golf memorabilia collection. To most collectors in the world, it usually takes some time before they fully realize that already in their possessions are important golf collectibles that could cost them a fortune. This is not surprising because logically, most collections are born this way. You have to exude passion for golf and for collecting items to make good in the golf collecting hobby. Are you ready to checkout and assess your own possessions? You might already own important collectors’ items that are of high value these days. What is interesting about golf collectibles, just like other collectors’ objects, is that the valuation could further rise as time goes by. Go to your garage and see how many old and novelty golf items you could find and retrieve. The first items on the list are putters and clubs, which could be considered the main golf collectibles. Always remember that such items could be important collectibles if they are very old and are belonging to historical models. Usually, if such brands and models are not sold commercially these days, they are automatically considered important golf collectibles. Limited edition items sold by famous golf companies are particularly more significant and valuable these days. Other common items that are considered golf collectibles are golf balls, medals, books, cards, and tees. These are all related directly to golf. They could surely comprise an assortment of objects that could surely make any golf collection varied and diverse. Usually, collectors are not particular about the models and values of such items. Most collectors simply collect items that pique their interest. If you do not have much items on your possession that could possibly considered golf collectibles, you may start building your own collection today. It is never too late to accumulate and ramp up your own collection. You may start asking or buying items from your friends, colleagues, or relatives, who may not find their old golf items valuable and important. You could also scout the online media and purchase items that are in auctions. Some people build entire golf collections from items sold via the Internet. If you are about to start on the hobby, it is best to treat it as mainly a hobby. Some people fail to hold the passion once they start collecting for potential earnings. Always remember that golf collectibles surely could be investments, but they should be treated more than that to be able to accrue greater valuation and importance. It would satisfy you more if your golf collectibles would be collected for your own personal satisfaction. Doing so could make the hobby more worthwhile and enjoyable. Boris C. has been writing articles for 2 years. He specializes in various topics. His latest website about unscented pillar candles has latest post about wholesale scented candles
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