Battery cleaning time

[rking]

Originally Posted by OlManRivah

I clean my batteries with a garden hose. I make sure all the caps are on tight, flip the tow switch to tow, and wash 'em down. I try to be careful not to flood the controller or charging outlet.

I then bungie the seat up until the sun dries the batteries off.

Any body doing anything different?

Keeps them looking nice.

Where is the tow switch located?

[LostHusker]

rking

He either has a DCS or PDS cart, they have a run/tow switch on top of there controller box, looks like you have a TXT/Series cart, which is why you do not have one.


BTW Welcome !!!

[rking]

Thanks, new to the cart scene.

[OlManRivah]

Originally Posted by LostHusker

I know this is a little over board, but I remove mine from the cart in order to clean them, this way the batts get moved around, not put back in the same order, and clean them, let them dry then re-intall

Maybe a little over board, but they look good

Man....it's 95 degrees here........I didn't mention I'm sitting in a lawn chair sipping a cool one while hosing those bad boys down....lol!

[e-z-go1988]

Originally Posted by gornoman

Keep them FULL, CLEAN, and CHARGED!

A leaf blower after washing is a great idea. So is an application of tire shine to the entire battery bay.

What do you use to protect the terminals from corrosion? Whatever it is, its invisible! Armor-all?

[OlManRivah]

Originally Posted by e-z-go1988

What do you use to protect the terminals from corrosion? Whatever it is, its invisible! Armor-all?

Can't speak for Gormomon , but, so far, I haven't had to use any protector. Just keep 'em, clean and tight.

[gornoman]

Originally Posted by e-z-go1988

What do you use to protect the terminals from corrosion? Whatever it is, its invisible! Armor-all?

I use aerosol battery protectant, but I spray it into the cap and paint it on with a small brush. This picture shows a need for a fresh coat for sure.

[tguarino]

wow, didnt know you could hose them down....

So baking soda mix first, let it sit a few, then low pressure hose off?

seems pretty easy...

[OlManRivah]

Actually, it is pretty easy. I keep mine clean so I don't use the baking soda much. When I do, I wash them off with the water hose. Sprinkle some baking soda over the wet batteries and let it sit for about 15 minutes then hose 'em down.

Do this when I see them get a little dusty depending on where I've been driving.

If you don't do this you'll wind up with a scrub brush and yucky batteries.

[Cush-man]

OK.... I did it. I spent 5 hours cleaning my batteries. Pulled them out (man.... are those heavy!) cleaned the battery tray, cleaned post and cable ends and rotated batteries. What a job.... I'm glad I did it. Thanks for the wise advise.