Tricks for adding water to the fourth battery?

balpo · 09-21-2014, 12:07 PM

Newbie question:
I have an EZ GO 2five with 4 x 12 volt batteries. It is a PITA to add water to the fourth battery which sits rearward behind the 3 across row of batteries and underneath the seat belt buckles. Do any of you all have any tricks for how to add water to this one. I obviously can't fit the usual battery filler jug with the spring loaded nozzle in there with out taking the entire body off. I removed the rear panel which gives access to the motor but makes it no easier to see fluid levels or add. What do you all who are wiser and more experienced do?

cgtech · 09-21-2014, 12:19 PM

First, keep a "hawk eye" on that fill jug, they are notorious about filling batteries too high, causing boil over. Back to the original question. I have a 1 gallon gas can with a piece of fuel hose in the end as a spout. i have also made a fluid remover out of a gatorade bottle with a aerosol can spray tube stuck in the cap, this could also be used to fill batteries.

HiTechRedNeck · 09-21-2014, 03:24 PM

Rig a plastic bottle by drilling a hole just a bit smaller than the outside diameter of a piece of clear/yellow fuel hose.
Drill hole in side of plastic container near bottom.
Run hose into container. Should fit tight like the fuel hoses in chainsaws and other
2 cycle engines.
You can place water container
On body and with one hand hold flashlight and hose with the other.

cgtech · 09-21-2014, 03:47 PM

I made this out of garbage & it works for adding or removing fluids

HiTechRedNeck · 09-21-2014, 06:43 PM

Functional AND stylish

gornoman · 09-21-2014, 07:37 PM

These work great.

cgtech · 09-21-2014, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gornoman

These work great.

They work for removing fluid, but they "dribble" all over the place, and rot away about 3 times a year, in my experience

gornoman · 09-22-2014, 05:48 AM

I've had mine for years. I must have gotten an American one. Yes, they do dribble, but its just water.

balpo · 09-22-2014, 05:55 PM

OK - what is it and where do I get one?

kab69440 · 09-22-2014, 07:42 PM

The rubber turkey baster looking thing is what I use for adding water. Can't say I have any complaints about it. Bought it at the local auto parts store for a couple of bucks.

09-21-2014, 12:07 PM	#1
balpo Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14	Tricks for adding water to the fourth battery? Newbie question: I have an EZ GO 2five with 4 x 12 volt batteries. It is a PITA to add water to the fourth battery which sits rearward behind the 3 across row of batteries and underneath the seat belt buckles. Do any of you all have any tricks for how to add water to this one. I obviously can't fit the usual battery filler jug with the spring loaded nozzle in there with out taking the entire body off. I removed the rear panel which gives access to the motor but makes it no easier to see fluid levels or add. What do you all who are wiser and more experienced do?
balpo Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14

09-21-2014, 12:19 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Tricks for adding water to the fourth battery? First, keep a "hawk eye" on that fill jug, they are notorious about filling batteries too high, causing boil over. Back to the original question. I have a 1 gallon gas can with a piece of fuel hose in the end as a spout. i have also made a fluid remover out of a gatorade bottle with a aerosol can spray tube stuck in the cap, this could also be used to fill batteries.

09-21-2014, 06:43 PM	#5
HiTechRedNeck Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Duncan Corners Posts: 905	Re: Tricks for adding water to the fourth battery? Functional AND stylish

09-21-2014, 07:37 PM	#6
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: Tricks for adding water to the fourth battery? These work great.

09-22-2014, 05:48 AM	#8
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: Tricks for adding water to the fourth battery? I've had mine for years. I must have gotten an American one. Yes, they do dribble, but its just water.

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09-21-2014, 03:24 PM	#3
HiTechRedNeck Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Duncan Corners Posts: 905	Rig a plastic bottle by drilling a hole just a bit smaller than the outside diameter of a piece of clear/yellow fuel hose. Drill hole in side of plastic container near bottom. Run hose into container. Should fit tight like the fuel hoses in chainsaws and other 2 cycle engines. You can place water container On body and with one hand hold flashlight and hose with the other.

09-22-2014, 05:55 PM	#9
balpo Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14	Re: Tricks for adding water to the fourth battery? OK - what is it and where do I get one?
balpo Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14

09-22-2014, 07:42 PM	#10
kab69440 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 1,391	Re: Tricks for adding water to the fourth battery? The rubber turkey baster looking thing is what I use for adding water. Can't say I have any complaints about it. Bought it at the local auto parts store for a couple of bucks.

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