# Winter storage gel batteries **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [October 10, 2018, 11:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-storage-gel-batteries/14686 "2018-10-10T11:19:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Redspyder](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/redspyder/32/841_2.png) [@Redspyder](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Redspyder)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2018, 11:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-storage-gel-batteries/14686/1 "2018-10-10T11:19:02Z")
Should I leave the cart plugged in over the winter while we are gone or use power disconnect switch and remove some battery cables? Cart stored inside attached insulated but unheated garage , Gel batteries, storage time 5-6 months. ---
**Author:** ![BeachguyPVB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/beachguypvb/32/2556_2.png) [@BeachguyPVB](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BeachguyPVB)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-storage-gel-batteries/14686/2 "2018-10-11T13:18:09Z")
I have a 2012 GEM with gel batteries and I have it plugged in all the time. The first set of batteries lasted 6 years and I just replaced them with new gel batteries ($1600). The no maintenance requirements for the gel is worth the extra cost because my cart sits for weeks at a time ,unused , but charging. ---
**Author:** ![LithiumGods](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/lithiumgods/32/672_2.png) [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2018, 6:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-storage-gel-batteries/14686/3 "2018-11-09T06:34:35Z")
what year ? prior to 2005 the charger will NOT restart and keep your pack charged unless you have it modified . 2005 + uses a Deltaq , good charger . just plug it in and it will work fine