even though this scooter is water resistant i put a plastic bag inside the space of the battery and put the battery inside the bag as well is this ok?
1103707
The batteries don't need to be put in a bag if you have the 1000w elite. The main things that can't get wet are the control box and the throttle. Thanks, Adam
1285051
The one I purchased did the same thing.Seemed th get water in the battery compartment
865632
Yes but I suggest getting a rear fender, and I try and cover the battery/controler with plastic when it's raining hard. Usually it's fine but early on I did have an issue with water getting in the control area under the battery in a driving rain.
1955096
You should be able to put the battery in any orientation there is no liquid. Just make sure not to short it out.
1602278
Water resistant I would say yes I wouldn't get the battery pack all to wet but as far as the rest of it. It has survived summers fight wild fires from getting fire retardant to rain to who knows what else spilt on it.
1567542
It is not really waterproof and you wouldn't want to submerge it in water. It may be ok to get a little water on it, but there are no seals to keep water from getting to the batteries and circuit board.
713464
I think you would risk damaging the battery compartment if you did. If it stayed out of moisture and water it might be okay.
2130015
I sure would not leave this unit out side in wet weather and sun, that is, unless you want to use it once and throw it away. It is not leak proof and water will get in it shorting out the batteries. Also, the plastic case can be described as "crummy" at best. The sun would rot it to dust quickly.
1345542
In my experience, the probe and the rubber covered wire are waterproof. I have not attempted to sink the housing with the battery.
1628810
It's water resistant, but not waterproof. While it was raining during some morning commutes, I have had some devices plugged in. I honestly wouldn't risk it though, granted the battery is deep in the bag, this is not something I would test outside of light precipitation. It won't work while it's sitting in a puddle, but spilling coffee on it will probably not affect it.
438281
You will need to put the battery in some sort of case to be safe. The battery will short circuit if accidentally submerged. It could also suffer damage if left loose inside the hull. I use this in my Ocean kayak trident 13. This kayak comes with a mouted battery bag for the mentioned reasons. You may e able to buy the bag and mount it in your kayak.
113565
The only degree of water resistance I can account is that it still works well after being used in rain. The battery cap seals with an o-ring so I think it's designed with water resistance in mind.
1378908
Yes, Mine gets wet by waves all the time. I also leave it on my yak in the rain. The fish-finder is in fact waterproof. The battery is fine if it gets wet as long as its not submerged for any extended time. I have accidental submerged the battery under with no adverse effect.
1904159
Yes i understood this problem. How i protect the battery in the rain if it does? Pls let us know the solution of this protection.
1099958
Glenn, That is NOT normal..We use the same scooter at the lake & it seems to run for quite some time on one charge.
929058
i haven't tried putting mine in the water but looking at the seals where the battery goes I would have to answer "no"
1904160
The battery case has NO seals to prevent moisture migration so any exposure to rain, fog, drizzle, etc. is an expensive gamble that you will eventually lose. Once water gets inside, it will short out the undersized PCM module. I ended up repairing/upgrading mine after a light drizzle destroyed the battery as the bike sat parked.