Golf Cart on Fire

[jebartle]

In front of Chula Vista Rec. Center, golf cart on fire....Don't know why or owner but started around 9:00 4/27 Saturday...

[rubicon]

that's them there new fangle lithium batteries that are like installed in the boeing B747:)

[anarick]

In front of Chula Vista Rec. Center, golf cart on fire....Don't know why or owner but started around 9:00 4/27 Saturday...

Do you know if it was a gas or electric cart?

[ajbrown]

Scary stuff... I have never seen a cart engulfed in fire, but have seen a couple that were pretty scary. One was gas and had run over something flammable that stuck under and was burning. The other was an electric Par Car that had some connections so hot they were beginning to smoke. Both cases were caught before anything bad happened.

If you drive electric, keep your batteries properly watered and check the connections as part of your maintenance.

If you drive gas..........ummm..... well how would I know?

You like playing Wheel of Fortune?

What do I call a gas cart that completely burns up and cannot be used anymore?

_ G _ _ _ ST_ _ T

Oh, cmon... I just having fun :duck:

PS. Of course I do not wish anyone's cart ever burns up....:ohdear:

[bkcunningham1]

I have a photo that my husband took. We were at the soccer field on Rolling Acres watching our granddaughter's soccer game. We could see the dark, heavy smoke rolling and my husband went to see what was on fire.

It was an electric cart and the police officers at the scene said they have no idea what caused it to ignite. Something electrical is all they said. Anyway, I'll try to post the photo, but someone may have to help me. In all my years here on TOTV, I can't believe I've never posted a picture.

[anarick]

Scary stuff... I have never seen a cart engulfed in fire, but have seen a couple that were pretty scary. One was gas and had run over something flammable that stuck under and was burning. The other was an electric Par Car that had some connections so hot they were beginning to smoke. Both cases were caught before anything bad happened.

If you drive electric, keep your batteries properly watered and check the connections as part of your maintenance.

If you drive gas..........ummm..... well how would I know?

You like playing Wheel of Fortune?

What do I call a gas cart that completely burns up and cannot be used anymore?

_ G _ _ _ ST_ _ T

Oh, cmon... I just having fun :duck:

PS. Of course I do not wish anyone's cart ever burns up....:ohdear:

Looks like

A GOOD START ?????

[bkcunningham1]

It just keeps telling me the upload failed.

[another Linda]

What is the latest on this (she asks hoping it isn't hers!)?

[bkcunningham1]

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Thank you everyone for your help. See if this works.

[bkcunningham1]

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[bkcunningham1]

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[Cantwaittoarrive]

That's why I carry a fire extinguisher strapped to my cart to give me a fighting chance just in case.

[jebartle]

I see you went thru photobucket, I tried to do the same thing, with no luck...Hmmm! It's a dilemma!...


And...see if this works. Chulavistafire_zps7af61cc4.jpg Photo by bkcunningham1 | Photobucket (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/bkcunningham1/media/Chulavistafire_zps7af61cc4.jpg.html)

[simpkinp]

Oh my, that picture is scary, nothing left! Sickening. Hope nobody was hurt.

[kittygilchrist]

meanwhile, back at gas, electric, and is there solar?
yes Bonnie there is a Solar Claus!
Jimbo2012....pm him....he has a solar cart business I do believe.

[red tail]

Oh my, that picture is scary, nothing left! Sickening. Hope nobody was hurt.

the owner is in my golf group. no one was hurt and the cart was fully covered and replaced..

[Karron]

Ooh...
A busted tire pales in comparison !

[Topspinmo]

IMO Sound Like direct short in one of the batteries or wiring. Everybody knows that batteries product hazardous gas than can explode if enough contained and spark occurs. Rare due to designs are well ventilated.

Probable cause may have been corrosion main power cables or wires to elect motor melted wiring started fire. Due to the heat generated by the melting wiring plastic started burning throughout the interior of the cart. IMO that's why it's very important to look for corrosion and be able to tell if wiring being eaten up inside by the corrosion. When this happens it reduces the Amp that the wiring or cable able to carry, result is heat, enough heat and puff FIRE!

[Nova Filtration]

I don't think the fire investigators have concluded what the cause was, so unless someone calls them to see if they have reached a conclusion.......don't jump to conclusions please.

[batman911]

Better on the cart path than in their garage!