Testing an EZGO Power Wise charger....

[shrpshtr]

Any way to test if my Power Wise charger is working like it's supposed to? I'll be charging a new pack of Trojans soon and don't want to screw them up out of the gate if something is wrong my existing charger. Thanks in advance.

shrp


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[JohnnieB]

Ammeter should climb into the 15A-20A moments after the charger is connected to pack, stay there for a while and then start tapering off. When the pack voltage gets someplace in the 44V-46V range, it should shut off.

Since they are new batteries, the initial charge may take several hours, 12 or more.


BTW: The charger voltage has to match the pack voltage.

I added this because you were speculating about going to 48V in other threads.

[shrpshtr]

Definitely JohnnieB, I appreciate your attention to detail. I am just considering all alternatives right now. I still have a lot of questions on whether I want to invest a couple of $1000 into this cart of just buy the UTV. My wife is adamant about keeping the cart as she prefers it at the beach. The question then becomes can I make the cart do what I would want (in a UTV) within reason. If I keep the cart and opt to buy a UTV, I'll simply replace the batteries and use the existing charger. Hence my question on how to make sure the charger is working properly. :)

Thanks again for all of your insight over the last couple of days.

shrp

[JohnnieB]

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[scottyb]

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[shrpshtr]

JohnnieB, would I measure the amperage once the charger is connected on the same terminals I measure the voltage for the entire pack?

shrp

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by shrpshtr

JohnnieB, would I measure the amperage once the charger is connected on the same terminals I measure the voltage for the entire pack?

shrp

Doesn't your charger have an ammeter?

[shrpshtr]

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

Doesn't your charger have an ammeter?

Ummm, yep.

I'll run a charge tonight to see how it does. With the Trojan pack, are there any settings I would need to do with the Power Wise charger assuming it is performing like you mentioned?

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by shrpshtr

Ummm, yep.

I'll run a charge tonight to see how it does. With the Trojan pack, are there any settings I would need to do with the Power Wise charger assuming it is performing like you mentioned?

There are several flavors of Powerwise chargers, so just to be sure we are on the same page, does yours look like the attached picture?

If so, it was specifically designed to charge Trojan batteries. The charge profile is built into it and cannot be changed.