Powerwise Battery Charger Transformer and Diodes
- Thread starter Jim Elks
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HotRodCarts
Cartaholic
If your meter has a diode test setting use that. Or just set it to ohms and you should get a reading in one direction and 0 ohms in the other direction. I'm not sure how to test the transformer.
What does the charger do when you try to use it?
What does the charger do when you try to use it?
When I tried to use the charger it shorted out when i went to plug the cart in. It arced and melted the tips of the charger plug. I unplugged the charger and just tried to plug the cart in first and it popped the 50amp fuse.
Did some more checking tonight, the diodes are good but, when I checked the input (110v) leads for the transformer I get a dead short and when I checked the output leads (36v) I also get a dead short.
I think this transformer might be shot, the previous owner had been using it to charge the really old and bad batteries were in this cart that I have since replaced.
Anybody know where I can get a transformer if this one is bad? What can I expect to pay for one?
Did some more checking tonight, the diodes are good but, when I checked the input (110v) leads for the transformer I get a dead short and when I checked the output leads (36v) I also get a dead short.
I think this transformer might be shot, the previous owner had been using it to charge the really old and bad batteries were in this cart that I have since replaced.
Anybody know where I can get a transformer if this one is bad? What can I expect to pay for one?
HotRodCarts
Cartaholic
The transformers are expensive. You can buy a aftermarket charger or a used charger for less money than a new transformer. Try posting a add in the for sale forum. A lot of guys have upped the voltage on their carts and may have a 36 volt charger.