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



I've had to deal with some cars that were in floods here in NJ. Yes, wash it all down and clean out any electronics. But the thing I did not realize at first was that the flood waters contain extremely fine dirt. This dirt gets into everything including "sealed" bearings. Most if not all bearings will have to be replaced. The best thing to do is to get things running as soon as possible after washing it all clean and get oil and grease on anything that moves before rust starts.

Rich

On 7/2/24 7:35 AM, Darryl McMahon wrote:
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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