It appears the G3500's "repair" feature (desulfator) only applies to 12v batteries (zoomed in on the pic). Is that right? My 6v needs help!
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I have found the G3500 to simply not do the job on any troubled batteries. I now use it simply as a battery tender for a healthy 12v battery and bought a Schumacher SC-1200A which does a much better job on unhappy batteries (and is much cheaper too!). From what I am reading the whole business of desulfation is somewhat of a myth, so there are limits to what any charger can accomplish.
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Extremely unlikely. Even if the batteries fitted (they are usually specifically shaped with connectors that only fit the correct appliance) the higher voltage would, unless specifically compensated for by the drive circuits, drive excessive current through the motor leading to overspeed and/or rapid burnout.
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Thanks! It's good to know, just for an emergency. I've run my Nextgen unit for about 5 years using 2 of their 2/3 batteries. I keep one in the unit and every month or so swap them.
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Not sure about how long to desulfate, I think that would vary according to the amount of sulfation, but it has been pretty quick on the batteries I have done. Yes it does switch automatically to a "charge" mode thus making it a "set it and forget it" tool for overnight usage for instance.You can get more info at their website...
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I just got a response back from the selling company saying that the battery DOES NOT need extra components, and that the malfunction was most likely not the fault of the battery. I'm taking the bike and the suspect battery to a mechanic tomorrow morning, and I'll be back with more information tomorrow evening.
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If the battery was not shipped in the box it was not an electrical short. I'm guessing you got a rebuilt part? Mine melted this summer also from high wattage use during summer. Rod
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Marjorie, could you let me know what is the model number on the riding mower? I will be able to cross reference to a suitable battery afterwards. Being a full sized machine, I would say that a 12volt 5amp battery (the one from this webpage) would be insufficient to run it.
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I am not sure never had any reason to change batter was in mine ? I have more then one kind not here or would check to see what terminals they use ? I know one type used 2 6v batterys and outher uses a single 12v . Soory not a help Randy
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I have charged dead batteries with it. I would say it depends on what caused the batteries to die. Individual batteries may well be beyond recovery of any charging means. Let me say that if the batteries are recoverable, this system will desulfinate them to maximum normal remaining life
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I believe that is a 3.6V battery, and you will need at least 5V to drive the motors properly. So, connecting two or more of them of them in series should work. I found that a 9-12V source with a speed controller (so the final voltage to the motor is 6-8V) works well.
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I have charged batteries as flat as 2.5 volts! Yes it has a maintenance mode for desulfation.
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Happen to be using it tonight while on vacation!This is model MTR72DUAL-1250A, P/N G601-1250Output is 12V and 5A
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Yes. Cc isn't the issue, its the 12/6v's. Also, this has low current, so it takes longer to do the same job as its brothers
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I was just looking at a Worx model blower/vac/mulcher that also incorrectly said it needed batteries (for a corded model). I think it's actually an Amazon problem, as opposed to the manufacturer's.
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The 9V battery "hack" to get 6 AAAA batteries is completely true- I just pried apart a Duracell 9V and ended up with 6 batteries to use in anything that supports AAA or AAAA. It's wonderful (once you get through that ton of plastic and metal surrounding them!). I also found that those mini AAAAs' + and - were opposite from what seemed logical, so flip them around until they work.
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Don, both Morrison and Robert are correct. This is a 12V maintainer and you have a 48V system. Cobra Mike is incorrect.
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It is rated for 6 or 12 volt. It will read the voltage range, but I think you should look for a different load tester. we use to put a load on the battery to determine condition for replacement. Ideally all batteries in the same pack should be replaced at the same time. Those who use their golf carts twice a year or lack funds will not spend the money. If you have one bad battery in the pack and it has warranty, trade in. Then replace all when others start failing. You can go further by testing open or shorted cell in battery. (Many options)