If you go with replacement batteries that are significantly lighter than the
original, keep in mind that the batteries are part of the balance equation that
determines how much weight can be safely lifted and how high it can be lifted.
You either need to add ballast to increase the weight or be
Others have posted several good ideas that I am building on. This post would
be my approach.
You mentioned your interest in learning EVs, so the following is also
applicable to a highway speed EV.
-1st ensure you have a way to charge the batteries, begin with the charger.
As posted, you need a
Rush Dougherty via EV wrote:
BTW, do not despair if you see the fluid level below plate top or find the
behavior of the
battery weak upon first use.
It's been a while since I've used Flooded Lead Acid but I think you should
despair if the water is below the plates... that means that air has
> BTW, do not despair if you see the fluid level below plate top or find the
behavior of the
> battery weak upon first use.
It's been a while since I've used Flooded Lead Acid but I think you should
despair if the water is below the plates... that means that air has been able to
corrode the plate
paul dove via EV wrote:
You can have lead acid batteries tested at Auto Zone. You would have to remove
them and take then there.
Possibly; but auto battery testers are often pretty feeble. They don't
really measure amphour capacity or starting current, but try to guess at
it with simpler tes
Before condemning the battery you should check a few things.
First make sure the charger is actually charging it -- in particular, that
it's delivering its rated current.
Then cycle the battery a few times (run it flat and recharge it). Many
times you can get back a surprising amount of capa
You can have lead acid batteries tested at Auto Zone. You would have to remove
them and take then there.
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> On Jan 4, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Jack Wendel via EV wrote:
>
> I just purchased a used Yale order picker electric forklift for use on
> paved surfaces. I came with a large
I bought a forklift with a "bad" battery about 5 years ago. I'm still
using the original "bad" battery.
Do exactly as Cor said:
Charge it up, then measure the voltage on each cell, then fill each
cell with distilled to the proper level, then run the forklift until the
battery is dead, re
Sure sounds like you have a 24 volt battery made up of 12 individual lead acid
cells.
I would suggest you check the voltage on each cell, if they are low then you
have identified the ones that need work.
If all of the individual cells behave about the same then your whole battery is
probably
If you are in the SF Bay area you might call or visit Bobcat Battery
210 San Jose Ave # 1, San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 295-7100.
They might have some used industrial grade batteries for your
forklift that still have a few years life in them.
Al Lumas
At 11:54 AM 1/4/2017, Jack Wendel via EV wro
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Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2017 3:38 PM
To: Lee Hart
Cc: Electric Vehicle Discussion List
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Forklift Battery Options?
The "battery pack" is a steel box 13" wide, 21" tall and 37" deep. It
has what look like twelve 5
The "battery pack" is a steel box 13" wide, 21" tall and 37" deep. It has what
look like twelve 5 3/4" X 6 1/4" X 21" "batteries" connected together with
heavy lead connectors. There's also a watering system connecting to each of the
"batteries". I have no clue if each of these "batteries" is r
via EV wrote:
I would be shocked if my duty cycle was ever more than an hour or two.
In that case, you don't really need a brand-new industrial-strength
battery. They are built to work for 8 hours a day, day in and day out,
for 10-20 years. But (as you know), they also cost thousands of dolla
e: 2017-01-04 2:54 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: EVDL Administrator , Electric Vehicle Discussion List
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> Subject: [EVDL] Forklift Battery Options?
>
> I just purchased a used Yale order picker electric forklift for use on
> paved surfaces. I came with a large charger as well. I was
rom: Jack Wendel via EV
> Date: 2017-01-04 2:54 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: EVDL Administrator , Electric Vehicle Discussion List
>
> Subject: [EVDL] Forklift Battery Options?
>
> I just purchased a used Yale order picker electric forklift for use on
> paved surfaces. I cam
twork.
Original message
From: Jack Wendel via EV
Date: 2017-01-04 2:54 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: EVDL Administrator , Electric Vehicle Discussion List
Subject: [EVDL] Forklift Battery Options?
I just purchased a used Yale order picker electric forklift for use on
paved surfaces. I came w
I just noticed something else to note...
2) Charger. The charger is a Hobart model 1R12 - 550 that is a large box.
The tag has the following data:
Specs: 5061C - 1
No. Circuits: 1
Battery type: LA
Cells: 12
AH: 451 - 550
This charger is listing the AH of the battery it expects to charge.
(4
On 01/04/2017 02:54 PM, Jack Wendel via EV wrote:
I just purchased a used Yale order picker electric forklift
1) What are my options for battery replacement?
It sounds like you could use 4x 6 volt golf cart batteries (if they
would physically fit) or 2x 12 volt deep cycle / solar storage /
I just purchased a used Yale order picker electric forklift for use on
paved surfaces. I came with a large charger as well. I was told that the
batteries will only hold a charge for about 15 minutes. So I have a few
questions:
1) What are my options for battery replacement? I was told that a
repla
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