charger help

supersoaker · 07-13-2018, 10:42 AM

I got a 2011 48v precedent that I just put 6 new trojans in . This maybe normal but not sure , charger cycles when first hookup like normal as charging the batterys start to bubble and smell . tested v when charging and it's 4amp charge and 63.2v... is this to much . no charger pack is 50.8 .
from my reading around total when charger cuts off is 58.3 .

I just don't want to hurt these new batterys Thanks

NoleFan4Ever · 07-13-2018, 11:20 AM

That is completely normal and was probably close to cutting off. It is imperative you let them run a complete charge, which could take up to or more than 16 hours. That is a Powerdrive Charger and is working in conjunction with your OBC.

Read this thread http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...batteries.html and particularly the .pdf on post #4

Hunter450 · 07-13-2018, 11:27 AM

Sounds normal to me. My Powerdrive charger will cycle off at around 62.5 volts. After a 12 hour rest the pack voltage will drop down to 51.8- 52v.
The boiling sounds bad but it's healthy for the batteries.

supersoaker · 07-13-2018, 11:42 AM

Thanks a ton guys that makes me fell a lot better

. it's been on charge for about 9hrs and the bubbling almost stopped and smell is a lot better . there at 55.7v now I did hear the charger cycle 1 time when I was in the shop .. again THANKS

supersoaker · 07-13-2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

That is completely normal and was probably close to cutting off. It is imperative you let them run a complete charge, which could take up to or more than 16 hours. That is a Powerdrive Charger and is working in conjunction with your OBC.

Read this thread http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...batteries.html and particularly the .pdf on post #4

I missed that link on #4 when I was looking around. Thanks... now I know about breaking them in .

NoleFan4Ever · 07-13-2018, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersoaker

I missed that link on #4 when I was looking around. Thanks... now I know about breaking them in .

It is the Gospel.....

teecro · 07-13-2018, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersoaker

Thanks a ton guys that makes me fell a lot better

. it's been on charge for about 9hrs and the bubbling almost stopped and smell is a lot better . there at 55.7v now I did hear the charger cycle 1 time when I was in the shop .. again THANKS

The boiling popping sounds and smell can be unnerving if your not expecting it. one key is to feel the batteries for HEAT if nothing more than slightly warm to the touch your golden. But when the smell or heat is intense then its time to worry and investigate....

07-13-2018, 10:42 AM	#1
supersoaker Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 72	charger help I got a 2011 48v precedent that I just put 6 new trojans in . This maybe normal but not sure , charger cycles when first hookup like normal as charging the batterys start to bubble and smell . tested v when charging and it's 4amp charge and 63.2v... is this to much . no charger pack is 50.8 . from my reading around total when charger cuts off is 58.3 . I just don't want to hurt these new batterys Thanks
supersoaker Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 72

07-13-2018, 11:20 AM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: charger help That is completely normal and was probably close to cutting off. It is imperative you let them run a complete charge, which could take up to or more than 16 hours. That is a Powerdrive Charger and is working in conjunction with your OBC. Read this thread http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...batteries.html and particularly the .pdf on post #4

07-13-2018, 11:27 AM	#3
Hunter450 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 515	Re: charger help Sounds normal to me. My Powerdrive charger will cycle off at around 62.5 volts. After a 12 hour rest the pack voltage will drop down to 51.8- 52v. The boiling sounds bad but it's healthy for the batteries.
Hunter450 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 515

07-13-2018, 11:42 AM	#4
supersoaker Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 72	Re: charger help Thanks a ton guys that makes me fell a lot better . it's been on charge for about 9hrs and the bubbling almost stopped and smell is a lot better . there at 55.7v now I did hear the charger cycle 1 time when I was in the shop .. again THANKS
supersoaker Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 72

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