Found the 18th Lake... Trolley and battery advice needed!

[ScienceBoy]

OOOOOOPPPPSSSS!!! My powakaddy rolled into the 18th lake! I managed to fish it out very quickly and nothing got damaged in the bag. Only thing is the battery was immersed for a few seconds!

Is there anything I should do, I have no manual as it was a gift from an uncle second hand, please help!

 

[stevelev]

I'd just dry it out thoroughly, and dont use it until you are sure it is completely dry.

Also buy the NEW PK Floatation device for exactly this scenario.

Hope it works for you

 

[ScienceBoy]

All dried out and nothing sqeaks, guess I am OK to charge it up again.

Additionally what should I do if I am going to store it for the winter? I guess fully charge it and leave it? I am not playing this winter due to lack of membership and funds

 

[thecraw]

I'd give the connectors a little spray with WD40 or better still a silicon based lubricant.

 

[Smiffy]

Additionally what should I do if I am going to store it for the winter?

Call youself a bloody scientist????

 

[Mungoscorner]

The battery is a sealed,take it off,give it a good wipe,and as already said,a squirt of WD40,or a blob of silicone lube.

 

[CliveW]

As stated in the instruction book, if not using the battery for an extended period keep it connected to the charger .

 

[bozza]

The easy way to solve all your problems would be to man up and get a carry bag.

Simples!

 

[ScienceBoy]

Ta gents, all sorted and back on charge... Hopefully can use it tomorrow

 

[fundy]

Did any of your playing partners get this on camera? I'm guessing we may find it amusing to view

 

[ScienceBoy]

Did any of your playing partners get this on camera? I'm guessing we may find it amusing to view

Sadly no... but all on the decking overlooking the green have a right giggle

 

[palindromicbob]

Your biggest issue is going to be the motor and motor control circuitry. Luckily if it only got a quick dip it should be fine as the units are usually designed to be water resistant for wet weather use etc.

Get out the WD40 and give exposed areas a good shot of spray.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Of course if it was a GK they would give you a loan battery while they checked yours over. The GK is recommended to stay on charge all the time so mine just lives in a corner behind the hi fi stand out of the way

 

[upsidedown]

Hey could have been worse....

At Downes Credition a few years ago someone left the hand brake off on their car and it slowly rolled it's way into the lake of the 18th and in full view of the clubhouse. It then proceeded to sink out of sight !!

Never did hear how much it was to get it out and if it was a right off