ajbrown |
03-08-2011 09:55 AM |
A list makes it seem so formal. Do not be fooled....
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Originally Posted by EdVinMass
(Post 336458)
AJ, how do you clean them.
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Not sure you are asking me for my whole procedure or not, but here it is just in case. I follow the general guideline at: http://www.trojanbattery.com/Battery.../Cleaning.aspx
Notes: - Do not clean your batteries on your driveway.
- Find a way to protect your controller and computer from excessive water.
I have switched from baking soda to a battery cleaner/acid neutralizer. IMO, it is much easier to work with and clean up. In this case I used Noco Battery Cleaner and Acid Detector. You spray in on and it foams up yellow, turning purple if any acid is detected. Wal-Mart has cans for less than $3 - $5.
My procedure looks like this:
- Take body off. This is optional, but this Club Car has 8 6V batteries and it makes it easier to get to everything.
- Roll cart onto front lawn.
- I detach battery pack's + and - terminals, optional, but dead shorts can be a scary thing and when I am in and around the pack/motor I do it by habit.
- I use hot soapy water to clean around rear axle, motor to keep dirt and grease free. Obviously optional, but while I am here….
- Visually inspect batteries and cables.
- Make sure battery caps tight.
- Talk to neighbors who are going by (this step will be repeated for everyone that passes, especially if your cart has no body :)). It is the most enjoyable part of the process.
- I spray the sides, backs and between batteries first, looking for any acid (spray turns purple). If I find acid on the side, near tray it may cause me to remove batteries and wash tray. I do not expect to find acid on sides and did not this time. If I do find acid I make a note to keep an eye on that area.
- Next I spray each terminal, battery holders and tops of batteries, again looking for acid, where I see acid I spray a bit more in that area. I DO NOT put neutralizer on caps. To wash caps I take them off after I am done and do them separately.
- I use a big brush to give the terminals and battery tops a gentle scrub. Be careful to not scrub the neutralizer into the cap vent holes.
- I wash down the pack with low pressure and re-inspect. If any areas are still dirty I redo.
- At this point the pack is clean and acid free.
- I now disconnect each terminal, inspect connector, rewash connector and terminal with battery cleaner. I reattach wires.
- Wipe pack dry.
- Check and tighten battery holders.
- Spray connections with battery terminal protector.
When you write it down it seems like alot of work, but it is not so bad....
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