[Peachie]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I wonder if there are statistics from the Fire Department that support this statement. Most of the threads I've seen about garage fires are pure speculation ..... "we wonder if this fire was caused by a battery-operated cart".

That's a legitimate point, Bare. I have very busy morning so I'll try to do more research to locate all the fires I know were electric cart fires later today. In the interim, I hope this link will post to start..... it's from our own aj on this forum.

golfcartfire_zps18d5812c.jpg Photo by ajbrown2007 | Photobucket

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by Peachie

That's a legitimate point, Bare. I have very busy morning so I'll try to do more research to locate all the fires I know were electric cart fires later today. In the interim, I hope this link will post to start..... it's from our own aj on this forum.

golfcartfire_zps18d5812c.jpg Photo by ajbrown2007 | Photobucket

That photo came from a TOTV user bkcunningham. I only helped her upload the photo, but then she figured it out.

The thread is: Golf Cart on Fire

[Rango]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I wonder if there are statistics from the Fire Department that support this statement. Most of the threads I've seen about garage fires are pure speculation ..... "we wonder if this fire was caused by a battery-operated cart".

There is probably a higher risk of fire from a toaster oven or a Christmas tree than a gas or electric cart.

[twiceis]

We have an electric Star golf cart & the range is fantastic. We live in Gilchrist & always go round trip to Spanish Springs & further north & have more than enough charge!

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I wonder if there are statistics from the Fire Department that support this statement. Most of the threads I've seen about garage fires are pure speculation .....

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[Peachie]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I wonder if there are statistics from the Fire Department that support this statement. Most of the threads I've seen about garage fires are pure speculation ..... "we wonder if this fire was caused by a battery-operated cart".

Just started to look to see if electric golf cart fires were anything to be considered in the grand scope of things and came across this piece:

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/pdf/efop/efo27803.pdf

(Never know if the link will work...).

More....

http://www.firehouse.com/article/105...lf-cart-hazard


I wish only for the safety of people owning electric carts. Is everyone, who owns an electric golf cart, cognizant of this issue and are they monitoring their homes for this potential problem? This really needs to be on an electric cart owners' "to do list" if this information is still pertinent.

[jimbo2012]

That info is over ten years old, a lot has changed

[Peachie]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

That info is over ten years old, a lot has changed

So you can unequivocally state hydrogen is no longer at issue for all electric golf carts, jimbo? I do hope that is the case because I know there are still fires happening.

[jimbo2012]

No hydrogen is an issue but there have been advances in chargers, batteries and for instance the Battery minder looks interesting.

You say you know there are fires happening can you please state where in recent fire dept investigated reports?

I don't use a charger but if I did I might think about ventilation crack a window in the garage if I had a concern.

But out of the thousands of elec carts not sure how many in the last year or two where in fact the cause a fire.

For example you can be charging a power tool or batteries for a radio operated plane or boat that can have possible issues.

The clothes dryer can cause a fire or kitchen appliance.

The fact is thousands of carts are on chargers as I type I don't see any smoke.

If you're so concerned you can avoid the low risk altogether - look into solar, it works great.