Batteries need replaced?

tguarino · 06-26-2010, 09:10 AM

Hey guys, 2005 EZGO PDS, 36v

I have lost run time and power. When cleaning up my connections (first time since I bought it a year ago :( ) I noticed one of the wires eyelets is about burnt through. The first battery in the loop also has liquid on top, even after cleaning it up, I go charge or run it and more of it is on top.

I am guessing these are the orig batteries, is it just time to get new ones? Or is there something besides the $600 to replace them all...

scottyb · 06-26-2010, 09:24 AM

5 year old batteries are typically about at the end of their useful life. Test voltage and SG and post results here.

tguarino · 06-26-2010, 12:15 PM

Not sure how to test those things to be honest, the shop I bought it from said they could test the batteries for me.

If its time for new batteries, is it time to upgrade to 48v?

What would be the bare min to move to 48.

Batteries, Charger ?

Or do I have to get a controller, solenoid ?

Any thoughts?

sunking · 06-26-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tguarino

If its time for new batteries, is it time to upgrade to 48v?

What would be the bare min to move to 48.

That is a question only you and your bank account can answer.

rabbitreborn · 06-26-2010, 10:32 PM

I would personally say the bare minimum is:

batteries
charger
controller
HD solenoid (actually you COULD leave the original solenoid but you would be replacing it in short order....)

06-26-2010, 09:10 AM	#1
tguarino Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 37	Batteries need replaced? Hey guys, 2005 EZGO PDS, 36v I have lost run time and power. When cleaning up my connections (first time since I bought it a year ago :( ) I noticed one of the wires eyelets is about burnt through. The first battery in the loop also has liquid on top, even after cleaning it up, I go charge or run it and more of it is on top. I am guessing these are the orig batteries, is it just time to get new ones? Or is there something besides the $600 to replace them all...
tguarino Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 37

06-26-2010, 09:24 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: Batteries need replaced? 5 year old batteries are typically about at the end of their useful life. Test voltage and SG and post results here.

06-26-2010, 12:15 PM	#3
tguarino Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 37	Re: Batteries need replaced? Not sure how to test those things to be honest, the shop I bought it from said they could test the batteries for me. If its time for new batteries, is it time to upgrade to 48v? What would be the bare min to move to 48. Batteries, Charger ? Or do I have to get a controller, solenoid ? Any thoughts?
tguarino Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 37

06-26-2010, 10:32 PM	#5
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: Batteries need replaced? I would personally say the bare minimum is: batteries charger controller HD solenoid (actually you COULD leave the original solenoid but you would be replacing it in short order....)

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