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08-19-2009, 04:01 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Loveland, CO / Sun Lakes, AZ
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bulging batteries
Hi Gang,
The batteries on my 05 Precedent are bulging along the short sides. I know from past experience with batteries that is not a good thing. I bought the cart used so I am at the mercy of the previous owner(s). They are Trojan, showing D7 on the posts. They seem to take a charge OK, do I need to replace now or wait until they won't take charge? I don't want to risk breaking a battery ! Thanks, Dave |
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08-19-2009, 04:11 PM
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Stay thirsty my friends!
 Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Suburban Chicago
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Re: bulging batteries
Dave, buy and learn to use a digital multimeter for your sparky cart. It is your first tool. Visit the Trojan Battery website for some great info on care and maintenance. 07 Trojans should have 5 years left in them, if, they were cared for. Colrado winters can take their toll on cells just as bad as Wisconsin can.
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08-19-2009, 04:28 PM
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Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: bulging batteries
It is a sign of age but, not the end of them
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08-19-2009, 07:18 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Alabama
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Re: bulging batteries
Ya know, they all do that. At least the 60 lb. plus cart batteries....
Is all the lead suspended from the terminals or what? Naw..Why do they sag?? Dangit.  Now I have to find out. Enquiring minds want to know.... |
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08-19-2009, 07:55 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth)
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Re: bulging batteries
They will all 'swell', now to say they are 'bulging' may be a sign of excessive heat. Heat from what though is the question...
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08-19-2009, 08:18 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Alabama
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Re: bulging batteries
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 I'll let you know the official answer when I get it Probably like asking, "why do my tires wear out??"  The technician is probably thinkin' what a newbie!%#@*? |
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08-20-2009, 10:59 AM
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just leave me alone
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Tennessee
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Re: bulging batteries
I was once told by a teacher that there are no bumb questions , just dumb answers !
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08-20-2009, 11:11 AM
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Whats that clicking noise
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Texas, USA
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Re: bulging batteries
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Oh, you mean in the Trojans. Gotcha |
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