Golf club owners should be aware of the consequences of not correctly maintaining golf buggy batteries, advises CTEK

June 11, 2013 - CTEK, a global smart battery charger manufacturer, is advising golf clubs to ensure golf buggy batteries are correctly maintained so that members are happy and are able to venture out to play a round, and also to avoid unnecessary expense to the business.

With well over 31,000 full-length golf facilities in the world and an estimated 60 million golfers*, it is clear to see why clubs should ensure members are not let down by imperfectly maintained equipment. Unhappy clients become ex-clients, which puts a strain on the business, and when golf cart batteries unexpectedly fail early, replacement costs can also weigh heavy on the club’s purse. Up to 80 per cent of vehicle batteries fail due to sulphation, which is when sulphate crystals are formed on the internal plates. It is the biggest killer of batteries across most vehicles and it can very easily be avoided if a regular battery check and charge is performed. When a battery is kept charged at its optimum level it can last for years longer when compared to one that has been left to look after itself; considering the number of buggies one club can own, this potential cost could save hundreds, if not thousands, over time. CTEK smart battery chargers, such as the eight-step MXS 5.0, charge and condition all types of lead-acid batteries, meaning they are ideal for golf carts as well as other vehicles, including cars, motorbikes and boats. Once connected to the battery, the clear display provides the user with a diagnosis of the battery; if it can receive and hold a charge, it delivers the appropriate charging process, leaving the battery in the best possible condition.

Katariina Stahl, director of sales and marketing at CTEK, commented: “Golfers don’t want to turn up at their club to find not enough buggies are in operation, and if this repeatedly happens they might just turn to another course. Clubs can avoid downtime from battery problems if they undertake a regular battery maintenance routine and this further helps to avoid wasting money on replacement batteries long before their time; years can be added to a battery’s life with a little care. With CTEK chargers you can also connect and forget, for months if necessary, so a smart charger can be attached to the buggy at the club’s convenience, for example overnight, to prevent any unexpected surprises.” For more information on CTEK’s smart charger range, please visit www.ctek.com Connect to CTEK socially on Facebook and Twitter via CTEKBatteryChargers and @CTEKChargers. *http://www.bgia.org.uk/infocentre/faq