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jebartle 04-27-2013 09:18 AM

Golf Cart on Fire
 
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 04-27-2013 09:33 AM

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

anarick 04-27-2013 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 667310)
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 04-27-2013 09:48 AM

Yikes...
 
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?

Code:

_      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 04-27-2013 10:01 AM

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 04-27-2013 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ajbrown (Post 667334)
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?

Code:

_      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 04-27-2013 10:06 AM

It just keeps telling me the upload failed.

another Linda 04-27-2013 11:11 AM

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

bkcunningham1 04-27-2013 01:23 PM

golfcartfire_zps18d5812c.jpg Photo by ajbrown2007 | Photobucket

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

bkcunningham1 04-27-2013 01:47 PM

And...see if this works. Chulavistafire_zps7af61cc4.jpg Photo by bkcunningham1 | Photobucket

bkcunningham1 04-27-2013 01:49 PM

Ta daaaaa: Login to Photobucket | Photobucket[media%5Ftype]=image&sort=3&o=0

Cantwaittoarrive 04-27-2013 02:19 PM

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

jebartle 04-27-2013 04:57 PM

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


Quote:

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1 (Post 667471)


simpkinp 04-27-2013 08:38 PM

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

kittygilchrist 10-14-2013 11:28 AM

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.


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