Batteries get hot when cart is driven

Golfdog · 03-07-2011, 03:59 PM

My club has an EZGO PDS cart whose batteries get hot (the whole pack) during a round of golf. Have compared it to their other carts and this ones are significantly warmer. What could be causing this

mauistardog · 03-07-2011, 04:15 PM

Did you or they check the water level in the batteries ?
joe

Golfdog · 03-08-2011, 08:05 AM

Yes, water levels are all ok

scottyb · 03-08-2011, 09:15 AM

Heat indicates resistance. Bad connections dirty resistance corroded cables, that sort of thing?

Golfdog · 03-09-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Heat indicates resistance. Bad connections dirty resistance corroded cables, that sort of thing?

Tks, resistance is the likely problem. Saw this on the web quote" Sulphation increases the internal resistance of a battery, causing high operating temperatures resulting in electrolyte boiling and warping plates" Club now tells me they also get hot when on charge. Batteries are 3yrs old, well used and maintenance probably leaves a lot to be desired.

03-07-2011, 03:59 PM	#1
Golfdog Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 488	Batteries get hot when cart is driven My club has an EZGO PDS cart whose batteries get hot (the whole pack) during a round of golf. Have compared it to their other carts and this ones are significantly warmer. What could be causing this
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03-07-2011, 04:15 PM	#2
mauistardog Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Waihee, Maui, Hawaii Posts: 262	Re: Batteries get hot when cart is driven Did you or they check the water level in the batteries ? joe

03-08-2011, 08:05 AM	#3
Golfdog Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 488	Re: Batteries get hot when cart is driven Yes, water levels are all ok
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03-08-2011, 09:15 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Batteries get hot when cart is driven Heat indicates resistance. Bad connections dirty resistance corroded cables, that sort of thing?

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