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07-11-2010, 07:04 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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total charge charger
how do i charge my brand new batteries. charged the first time for about 5 hours and the meter read 20amps the whole time. now ran the cart down to about 75% and pluged in again and said 20 amps then about 4hr its down to 15amps. is this wright. i just dont want to over charge these new batteries.
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07-11-2010, 09:06 PM | #2 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: total charge charger
well guess nobody wants to answer any of my questions. so i will fig. this out on my own. Thanks
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07-11-2010, 09:26 PM | #3 |
Happy Carting
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Re: total charge charger
Hey Don't get an attitude with this board. Sorry We went out to feed the pigs and cut the grass for a couple of hours We are unpaid, Free help. You need us We already know how to properly break-in new batteries. Had yo tried to search for the answer instead of waiting to be specifically told, you would have found this which spells it out for your ungrateful ash.
NEW BATTERIES? http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...attery+Breakin NEW BATTERY BREAK-IN PROCEDURE: Following proper break-in procedure can increase the strength and the useful life span of your new batteries. New batteries are initially about 75% of their full strength. The following procedure will insure they reach their full potential. The 1st 10 to 20 complete charge/discharge cycles are critical to insure they reach 100%. New batteries should be charged before use and thereafter as follows: Plug the charger in and leave it alone until charger shuts off by itself. Then drive to discharge the batteries to 75% battery pack capacity (see chart) Plug the cart back in and repeat the charge cycle.......It is very important you let it charge until it is completely done. Repeat this for the first 10 - 20 cycles......by the 12th cycle you will notice a difference in power, speed, and run-time.........I have never had a customer say they have not noticed the increase. Most importantly, NEVER run the battery pack down below 50% of capacity throughout their entire life. Never leave the batteries in a state of discharge for extended periods of time. Recharge the pack once a week if the cart is sitting idle or in storage. And when in doubt, recharge it. During the break-in procedure, keep an eye on the water levels. T can take 12 hours or more for the 1st few Charging times. These extended charge cycles may evaporate some of the water. ( use distilled water only ) As the batteries break in you will notice the charge time gets shorter. Eventually going from 12 to 5-6 hours per recharge. ONCE A MONTH: Routine maintenance is the 2nd most important thing to insure you get the most use out of your new battery pack. It is critical that you get into a routine of spending 10 - 15 minutes a month to keep the cable connections clean and check the water levels. Proper water level is critical. Dry batteries die quickly. Keep the Distilled Water level up to the bottom of the fill hole sleeve or a half inch above the lead plates. Do not fill to the top. Use a hard nylon brush to remove any visible corrosion. Carefully check that all of the cable connections are tight. Loose connections cause arching which will melt the soft lead terminals. Spray-on Battery Terminal Protector is available from the auto parts store and greatly reduces corrosive build up. I hope this helps you get the most use possible out of your battery investment. |
07-12-2010, 07:12 AM | #4 |
Conservatively Wild
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Re: total charge charger
Wow, Scot. You didn't even get a "thank you". You just thought he was ungrateful about the free help before he got it. His daddy ought to take him out behind the barn!
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07-12-2010, 09:10 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: total charge charger
[QUOTE=scottyb;426510]Hey Don't get an attitude with this board. Sorry We went out to feed the pigs and cut the grass for a couple of hours We are unpaid, Free help. You need us We already know how to properly break-in new batteries. Had yo tried to search for the answer instead of waiting to be specifically told, you would have found this which spells it out for your ungrateful ash.
Well that was refreshing to read! I have been here for only a few months but have noted how tolerant Scotty is to continally explain even the most obvious, basic fixes to a members questions, over and over, without complaint! and if I had been here for an extended period I would also rant about searching the archives before asking a question but I have held back. If you can't find it in the archives, you are doing it wrong or you're dreaming the problem. Just about everything that can happen, has, and someone has suggested a solution! Thank you! |
07-12-2010, 04:19 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: total charge charger
i didn't get an attitude. first of all i didn't ask how to break in new batteries i asked about the charger and if it would cut off and was the amp meater wright. but thanks for what u posted about breakin.
i have posted a few post on here and buggies unlimited about my new cart with only one reply since last week. but thanks for the help. |
07-12-2010, 05:04 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: total charge charger
Sorry jbh25, but by total charge charger goes to 20 amps, then to 0 before shutting off. But the bottom line is, does your batteries get charged after the charger shuts off. The chart scottyb post should be your guide. I think you gotta wait 20 min or so after charging before testing the batteries.
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07-12-2010, 06:40 PM | #8 |
Just one day at a time
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Re: total charge charger
jbh25
All of us here on the board do have a life outside of this forum. Sometimes you can not expect the answer you are seeking within a couple of hours. There are times when people just read the threads and do not respond, because they are unsure of the proper answer, which is not wrong. Just because you felt left out on your thread does not mean that it went unnoticed, it was just sometimes not everyone will answer. I hope the chart Scottyb gave you is helpful and you do use it. New batteries can take up to 12 hours to get a complete charge, so be patient and you will find plenty of help to your answers. Have a good one |
07-12-2010, 08:08 PM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: total charge charger
thanks for the help.
I no it takes more then a few hours i was talking about the post from last week. but its not a big deal. i race dirt track and i go on alot of racing forums so i no how they work and i appreciate all the help yall have gave me. |
07-12-2010, 08:15 PM | #10 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: total charge charger
No problem, make sure all of your connections between the charger and the pack are clean & tight. Are your battery cables new too, good idea to start each new set of batts out with a new set of cables....
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