Greg,
Your batteries aren't the best for the application, but I don't think that's
the cause of your post-melting problem.
The fact that it's always a negative post which melts is a dead giveaway.
My guess is that all you really need to do is put the proper size clamps on
the negative cables. They're probably positive-size clamps and don't make
good contact.
You'll also want to repair or replace the damaged batteries. If you haven't
let them sit for a long time while discharged (which would cause sulfation),
a good battery shop can cast new terminals onto the "stumps" and make them
usable again.
I'd hate to see you give up on an EV for something as minor as this.
David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
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Your batteries aren't the best for the application, but I don't think that's
the cause of your post-melting problem.
The fact that it's always a negative post which melts is a dead giveaway.
My guess is that all you really need to do is put the proper size clamps on
the negative cables. They're probably positive-size clamps and don't make
good contact.
You'll also want to repair or replace the damaged batteries. If you haven't
let them sit for a long time while discharged (which would cause sulfation),
a good battery shop can cast new terminals onto the "stumps" and make them
usable again.
I'd hate to see you give up on an EV for something as minor as this.
David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
EVDL Administrator
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