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Old 10-16-2018, 06:12 PM   #1
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Default Batteries @ 60vdc when charging

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Batteries are showing 59 volts, charger is at 5 amps. Should I leave it on till it shuts off on its own? I can hear some slight bubbling sounds as well. Batteries are not warm.


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Old 10-16-2018, 06:19 PM   #2
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Default Re: Batteries @ 60vdc when charging

Jumped the gun. Just did a quick google search and apparently club car charges sit at 60v 3.5 amps to equalize the batteries when done. Almost there.....


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Old 10-16-2018, 06:43 PM   #3
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Default Re: Batteries @ 60vdc when charging

You might see up to 65. It’s normal.


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Old 10-16-2018, 06:46 PM   #4
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And I take it the bubbling sound is the batteries “desulfating”?


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Old 10-16-2018, 07:03 PM   #5
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Default Re: Batteries @ 60vdc when charging

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club car charges sit at 60v 3.5 amps to equalize the batteries when done.
Actually for the Club Car Charger to do an equalization charge you need to unplug the DC cord and plug it right back in after it has finished its normal charge. What you're seeing is the finish charge.
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Old 10-16-2018, 07:50 PM   #6
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Actually for the Club Car Charger to do an equalization charge you need to unplug the DC cord and plug it right back in after it has finished its normal charge. What you're seeing is the finish charge.


Ok, it’s slowly dropping from 5 amps now, I’m guessing it’s somewhere @ 4.5. Do you think once it’s done I should unplug it and then plug it back in? This car is new to me.


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It also has a little bit of a sulfer stench to it. Still making gurgling noises, none of the batteries are warm.


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Default Re: Batteries @ 60vdc when charging

This will be a good time to measure the voltage in each battery individually, set your meter to 20vDC.

Also, you need to leave the charger unplugged for more than 30 seconds or it will not start a new charging cycle when you plug it back.
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I'd say let it run. As long as the acid isn't violently bubbling and the sulfur smell isn't overwhelming and the batteries are cool and the current is low everything should be OK. How long have they been charging?
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6 hours total charge time so far. It’s outside so venting is not an issue.


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