PowerDrive 1 Breaker tripping

[Fairtax4me]

Originally Posted by FZ0niner

Breaker on the charger? I just replaced it with a new one.

Oh ok. My next idea would be a shorted transformer coil causing the charger to draw too much current. There's a way to test the coil but I'm not sure of the specifics.

I certainly would not run batteries any lower, if anything I would charge them individually for a few hours each with a regular 10 amp 12v charger. Bring the charge level on the batteries up and then try re-connecting your charger and see how long it runs.

I have two 2013 Precedents with new Trojan T875s that get charged sometimes with Powerdrive 1 chargers and have never had an issue charging them. That charger should be fine for your cart.

[FZ0niner]

Originally Posted by Fairtax4me

Oh ok. My next idea would be a shorted transformer coil causing the charger to draw too much current. There's a way to test the coil but I'm not sure of the specifics.

I certainly would not run batteries any lower, if anything I would charge them individually for a few hours each with a regular 10 amp 12v charger. Bring the charge level on the batteries up and then try re-connecting your charger and see how long it runs.

I have two 2013 Precedents with new Trojan T875s that get charged sometimes with Powerdrive 1 chargers and have never had an issue charging them. That charger should be fine for your cart.

I will charge them manually and see what happens, thank you.

[NoleFan4Ever]

The PD1 is fully compatible. Plug the PD3 back in and let it charge your pack. Your batteries are dead for all intensive purposes, but that is not the problem, I an just wanting to protect your pack.

It it is tripping the breaker, your diode/heatsink may be failing.

[FZ0niner]

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

The PD1 is fully compatible. Plug the PD3 back in and let it charge your pack. Your batteries are dead for all intensive purposes, but that is not the problem, I an just wanting to protect your pack.

It it is tripping the breaker, your diode/heatsink may be failing.

dead as in not fully charged or dead as in get new batteries?

[NoleFan4Ever]

Dead as in low voltage and danger level to the plates if you operate them that low... Outside of emergencies or necessities, never run your batteries below 50%.

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[FZ0niner]

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

Dead as in low voltage and danger level to the plates if you operate them that low... Outside of emergencies or necessities, never run your batteries below 50%.

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I'm thinking I just replace the Heatsink, relay and breaker on the charger. Any recommended vendors for this?

[rib33024]

Originally Posted by FZ0niner

Its a 15amp by Carling Technologies (125VAC 50VDC)

Your battery charger charges higher than 50 volts. Maybe that is a problem. I would not drive your cart anymore until you charge it. There is damage being done to your batteries now and as long as the batteries stay as low as they are now. It's not good for the batteries. Charge as soon as possible

[FZ0niner]

Originally Posted by rib33024

Your battery charger charges higher than 50 volts. Maybe that is a problem. I would not drive your cart anymore until you charge it. There is damage being done to your batteries now and as long as the batteries stay as low as they are now. It's not good for the batteries. Charge as soon as possible

I see that, but I should clarify..

On one side of the Amp breaker it says:

125/250VAC
CTB 250VAC

On an other side it says:

CTB-B-B-15
125VAC 50VDC

Does that mean I still have the wrong breaker?

[NoleFan4Ever]

Originally Posted by FZ0niner

I'm thinking I just replace the Heatsink, relay and breaker on the charger. Any recommended vendors for this?

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[TahoeDawgZ71]

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

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