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Re: (ET) ***SPAM*** Re: Tragedy in Iowa

I really don't have any wisdom to share beyond Chris' advice.
There's not a lot of electronics in an EGT-150. I assume any foam in the seat is history. I expect the two main issues will be: 

any old electronics like capacitors may not survive the immersion; and,
mud might end up fouling contacts in the open reed relays.
More water probably won't make the electronics any worse, and might clean out mud and bits of debris.
After thorough washing with clean water, let dry completely before trying anything else. 

I'm assuming no major physical impact damage.
Only after that, if things seem to be mostly working, would I worry about the batteries. I'm assuming flooded lead-acid golf car batteries. It's a messy process, but you could drain the electrolyte, rinse the cells with clean water, and refill with new electrolyte. Not sure how you source the dilute sulphuric acid now. I don't think automotive shops keep it around anymore - everything seems to ship with electrolyte in now. Personally, I would just replace the batteries if they're the last step to returning to reliable operation.
Sorry to hear about your unfortunate event. Sadly, as weather systems become bigger and more erratic (compared to what we have become accustomed to), I think many of us will be facing more maintenance issues (beyond our electric worksteeds). I know I spend a lot more time on tree damage cleanup than I used to do. 

Darryl

On 2024-07-02 7:04 a.m., Christopher Zach via Elec-trak wrote:

If you are using flooded batteries they maybe damaged. I would say hose it 
down out the key in and see what happens

C
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On Jul 1, 2024, at 11:27 PM, Frontier Yahoo Mail <weinreich frontiernet 
net> wrote:

Alas, Midwest flooding has taken my trusty N/I EGT-150.  It along with 
several pieces of equipment (Haban mower, two mower decks and a nearly completely 
restored rotary broom.  At 8-10 feet above flood stage the Electric tractor was 
no match for waters that completely submerged everything stored in a garage. 
Because of the speed of the advancing water and a mobility issue that I have been 
working on I had no opportunity to remove any of the equipment in time to keep 
them dry.  This week I pulled everything out and began to survey the damage. All 
electrical components have formed rusty corrosion at terminal ends and on battery 
posts. The tractor is completely covered in a thin layer of mud and corn stalks!
My question for the Elec Trak experts and engineers out there:  Is it time 
to say goodby to the old girl and call the scrap dealer?  Or, given enough 
time could one completely disassemble it, carefully cleaning each 
component upon reassembly.  Could it be saved by upgrading to an Altrax 
controller?  I don't have any experience with these although I believe 
that performance is better than the original design in most cases.
So. I am open to any and all suggestions from the community.
Waterlogged in Correctionville,
Chris Weinreich
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