11-24-2021, 01:33 PM | #1 |
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plugging lithium charger into golf cart
I have a 2016 EZGO, with 2018 lithium batteries. I was told that there is a certain process for charging these batteries. (ex. turn on charger then plug into cart or plug into cart then turn on charger)
Is there a certain process to follow for charging lithium batteries, if so, which is the correct way? Thanks in advance. |
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11-24-2021, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: plugging lithium charger into golf cart
Normally you would turn on the charger then plug it in. It helps prevent high current flowing back into the charger as the output capacitors will already be pre-charged.
You can also turn the charger on for a few seconds to pre-charge the capacitors, turn it off, connect it up then turn it back on. |
11-25-2021, 01:34 PM | #3 | |
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Re: plugging lithium charger into golf cart
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If the charger is onboard and permanently connected to the lithium battery, you should just need to plug it in. Is this correct? |
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11-25-2021, 01:49 PM | #4 |
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Re: plugging lithium charger into golf cart
It is important that the charger is designed to be connected when not powered - but I think most are because SH$T happens and you can lose power while the charger is plugged in. I am sure that some instructions would recommend that you turn on the charger before connecting it to the battery. That is the process that I follow but I don't have my charger mounted in the cart.
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11-26-2021, 06:29 AM | #5 |
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Re: plugging lithium charger into golf cart
@Tom,
That is correct. If the charger is permanently connected then the capacitors in the charger will always remain charged. The problem we’re trying to eliminate here is connecting the charger with 0v on the output capacitors directly to the battery. That will cause a large spark as huge currents flow to instantly charge the capacitors. Turning the charger on first will pre-charge the output capacitors, bringing them to near battery voltage. Then, no spark and minimal current will flow when making the connection to the battery. Cheers Pat. |
11-26-2021, 10:23 AM | #6 | |
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