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10-31-2022, 04:43 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Annoying persistent battery corrosion
I bought a used golf cart (1999 EZ GO TXT) a couple of years ago and I'm still learning the ropes on maintaining it, while also trying to upgrade it. My latest ongoing issue is fighting this corrosion that keeps popping up on the batteries every couple of months.
Any advice on what is going on here and how to prevent it or at least prevent it from happening so often? I'd like to run these batteries until they give out, so I prefer advice in that direction. Thanks! |
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10-31-2022, 05:15 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Rio Verde, Az
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Re: Annoying persistent battery corrosion
Clean it up real good and then apply some anti corrosion spray.
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10-31-2022, 05:58 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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10-31-2022, 06:13 PM | #4 |
Born to be Wild
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Palm Harbor Florida
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Re: Annoying persistent battery corrosion
I would start with a total baking soda bath. Then anti-corrosion spray as previously suggested or silicone dielectric compound. I’ve always heard US batteries are messy but make sure you’re not overfilling them. If you have a battery charger with a programmable charging algorithm make sure it’s set corr3ctly for your batteries.
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10-31-2022, 06:28 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Rio Verde, Az
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Re: Annoying persistent battery corrosion
Never fill batteries that are not fully charged. The water level rises during charge. Corrosion indicates that acid is getting out of the battery somehow. I used to hose my batteries off every so often. Now I only have Lithium which stays clean and shiny.
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10-31-2022, 07:28 PM | #6 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Moulton,Alabama
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Re: Annoying persistent battery corrosion
I use Vaseline on all my battery connections.
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10-31-2022, 09:31 PM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Annoying persistent battery corrosion
I appreciate all the advice.
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11-01-2022, 05:02 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Southwestern Pa.
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Re: Annoying persistent battery corrosion
When I had FLA's a Union Electrician told me to slather the battery terminal AND 100% of any exposed metal\wire on the battery connector with this "stuff". I did just that and the terminals did not corrode nor get the "green stuff" for a minimum of a year. Honest....this stuff, applied correctly, is the best!
FWIW....I no longer have FLA's....a big plus for no more terminal maintenance!! https://www.homedepot.com/p/iDEAL-No...E&gclsrc=aw.ds |
11-01-2022, 08:19 AM | #9 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Mesa, AZ
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Re: Annoying persistent battery corrosion
One more thing - I always, always prop the seat up when charging the batteries. This allows ventilation and dilution of any acid fumes from the batteries. Since I started propping up the seat, I never see any corrosion.
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