Batteries "Cooking"

curtislt1 · 07-22-2011, 12:06 PM

The middle pair of batteries in my 2000 CC DS 48 volt w/T-860 are audibly bubbling. The other four are not. I put new cables on about 3-4 months ago, purchased from local dealer. I clean and they corrode within a week or so (even with purple spray applied). The old ones never corroded like these (copper) cables. Yesterday I pulled the cart off the charger and went to go; it bucked like batteries were low, but ran fine when going. It did this every time I stopped and started.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated,
Curt

scottyb · 07-22-2011, 01:59 PM

You may have one or more bad or weak batteries. I suspect the 2 that are bubbling.... but not sure about that? Can you check them with a voltmeter or hydrometer?

curtislt1 · 07-22-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

You may have one or more bad or weak batteries. I suspect the 2 that are bubbling.... but not sure about that? Can you check them with a voltmeter or hydrometer?

I have a voltmeter and will check again. I don't have a load tester but probably need to get one. They're '07 batteries.
thanks, Scotty I'll report back.

shadowman · 07-22-2011, 05:50 PM

get your hands on a hydrometer and check the SG also......................

07-22-2011, 12:06 PM	#1
curtislt1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 32	Batteries "Cooking" The middle pair of batteries in my 2000 CC DS 48 volt w/T-860 are audibly bubbling. The other four are not. I put new cables on about 3-4 months ago, purchased from local dealer. I clean and they corrode within a week or so (even with purple spray applied). The old ones never corroded like these (copper) cables. Yesterday I pulled the cart off the charger and went to go; it bucked like batteries were low, but ran fine when going. It did this every time I stopped and started. Any thoughts greatly appreciated, Curt

07-22-2011, 01:59 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Batteries "Cooking" You may have one or more bad or weak batteries. I suspect the 2 that are bubbling.... but not sure about that? Can you check them with a voltmeter or hydrometer?

07-22-2011, 05:50 PM	#4
shadowman The Last Moja Morani Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: jumping from cart to cart Posts: 8,975	Re: Batteries "Cooking" get your hands on a hydrometer and check the SG also......................

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