GOLF CART LITHIUM BATTERY UPGRADE FULL INSTALL TUTORIAL + SPEED TEST!

Video shows my detailed golfcart upgrade process from 6 leaky wet batteries to a modern Lithium battery. My golf cart is a EZGO TXT cart with 36 volts batteries. Process for 48 volts carts is similar. You just need to buy a larger battery. This is the battery which I installed in my golf cart: https://amzn.to/3Mwre29 This is the converter from 48/36 volts to 12 volts which I installed https://amzn.to/44GnjWM Additional items needed: Screws, Ring Terminal Battery Connectors, Cable, Lashing Strap, Rust-Oleum Paint and Tools My recording equipment: https://amzn.to/3KM2AtR https://amzn.to/3MnXoNh Please use the amazon links if you are interested in buying this battery, the converter, my camera gear or other things. I will get a small commission if you buy it via the link. Thank you for your support! Content: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:03 My decision making process: Upgrade from 36 to 48 volts or not 0:05:59 Speed-test result with old batteries 0:06:30 Weight of new battery is just 36 kilograms 0:06:45 View of the old lead acid battery bank 0:07:30 Unboxing of the parts 0:10:20 Unboxing DC House battery charger 0:11:52 Unboxing Pro Chaser DC DC Converter 0:12:53 Unboxing of the DC House Lithium battery 0:14:35 Information from the battery placards 0:16:34 Preparation for the installation / some important information about rivets 0:17:00 Additional things which I bought for the installation 0:19:17 Searching for the best location for the new battery charge and load meter 0:20:27 Master switch and old charge meter panel rivet opening 0:20:45 Opening panel with cable connections to master switch and old charge meter 0:21:50 Install of new bracket which came with the new charge and load meter 0:22:40 Drilling hole for power cable for the new load/charge/volt meter 0:22:54 Removal of the old batteries and connectors 0:27:08 All batteries are gone: cleaning of the metal frame 0:27:40 Metal frame after some cleaning / Thinking about putting would underneath 0:28:15 Battery frame after cleaning and painting with Rust-Oleum 0:28:36 I got some plywood panels precut at Home Depot 0:29:00 Before the final battery install 0:29:17 Installation of plywood floor panels 0:29:37 Positioning of the new Lithium battery into the golf cart 0:30:20 Battery is in the final position 0:30:51 Connecting of the cables to the new battery 0:31:38 Intermediate report of installation progress 0:31:50 The Plus and Minus bolt at the battery are too short for my installation / My mitigation explained 0:32:00 Movement of some connections from battery to controller 0:32:25 Charger is in place and screwed into the new wooden floor 0:32:44 First test ride after the battery install and before the finalization of the installation 0:33:05 Meter shows amps which are currently drawn by the motor 0:34:26 Acceleration is much better than before with the old batteries 0:35:10 Results of the speed test: What is the improvement compared to the old batteries? 0:35:22 My first feedback 0:36:04 Voltage / Charge / Discharge / Battery Temperature / Remaining Charge level Meter 0:36:20 Our beautiful lake fountain and the new bridge at runway 06 0:36:57 My feedback about the battery and the installation 0:38:15 Why I wanted to buy a battery with a metal case 0:38:45 My explanation about the upgrade to the floor panels 0:39:37 I had to do some grinding at the metal frame 0:39:48 My experience until now 0:40:23 I installed a strap to secure the battery in place 0:40:40 Installation of the DC DC Converter for the lights and accessories 0:42:48 The 12 Volts system of my golf cart 0:43:55 The battery master switch at the battery 0:44:35 I extended the wires from the transformer and installed connectors 0;44:48 Using the connectors of the controller instead of the battery pole connectors 0:45:25 Installation of the DC Converter is finished / description of the cable connections 0:46:15 Intermediate progress report 0:46:23 My old batteries are leaking and in very bad shape 0:47:38 Details of electrical connection of new battery charge meter 0:48:20 First ride after everything had been installed / My thoughts about the results 0:49:33 See the finalized installation 0:50:18 The 110V cable connection of the charger 0:50:25 Old charging connection is still in place but should not be used 0:50:55 Comprehensive summary and feedback of all the work which I did 0:58:23 Full speed test before the upgrade Please note that the video is copyright protected. Do not copy or republish, even not partially. #golfcartbattery #golfcart #golfcartmaintenance #golfcartaccessories #lithiumbattery #lithiumbatterycharger #dcconverter #voltageconverter #diy