08-06-2022, 10:54 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 20
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36V Lithium Charger Smokes. Somethings not right!
Would love some advice. Just want confirmation on whether I'm the idiot or if this charger is faulty.
Setup: 3x12v 100ah dakota lithium batteries wired in a series. Renology battery meter. Dakota Lithium 36v 8amp charger. Positive Terminal - three cables
Negative Terminal - three cables
The first sign of an issue was when I was wiring everything together. I had the Anderson connectors together and attached to the charger. No power to the charger. I connected the positive terminal to the charger - no issue. When I went to connect the negative cable to the negative terminal it shorted (heavy sparks flying). A little smoke came from the charger. Knew something wasn't right. Tried a second way. Disconnected Anderson plugs. Connected the charger to the battery. Tried to connect the Anderson plugs. This time a pop and smoke from the charger. Disconnected the Anderson plug and am not touching it again.... Did I wire something wrong to cause this? Or is this just a defective charger?? Otherwise, everything works great. I balanced the batteries before installing them and with the charger removed from the loop everything (accessories, headlights, and golf cart) works perfectly and the cart performs like a dream. Appreciate the help!!! See picture below for setup. |
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