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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2013 13:50:35 GMT -5
My T3 has a rubber mat that covers this area but the BMS just has a lid. Im wondering if i should lay a bead of silicone around the edge to keep rain out? Attachments:
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 12, 2013 13:53:40 GMT -5
I would, the battery is in there right?
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Post by earlylight160 on Sept 12, 2013 14:06:45 GMT -5
[replyingto=redroush00]redroush00[/replyingto]How about fabricating a thin neoprene gasket. You can get the material at any auto parts store for a couple of bucks and you won't have the messy silicone to fool with any time you access the battery?  |
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Post by sailracer on Sept 12, 2013 14:31:02 GMT -5
I would put something there,maybe even cover the whole floor with clear vinyl. It's going to fill up with dirt and grit real fast.Maybe you can glue some heavy monofilament line around the lid to seal off the crevice.or some black plastic or rubber thats 1/8 to1/4" bigger all the way around the cover.  You could even stuff some black yarn into the area around the cover. just peel it out and replace it when you open the battery box. |
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Post by PCBGY6 on Sept 12, 2013 14:53:43 GMT -5
Being in Florida it will get sand in the cracks fast. Plus you know how much rain we have had this year. Making some type of gasket would be a must.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2013 15:31:07 GMT -5
Ive seen that tubular rubber line that they use to secure screen in screen doors. That might work. I think that laying down a bead of clear silicone in that groove could work since i really dont have to access that compartment very often anyway. If i did I would just peel it away and lay down a new seal. When I get it ill have to look at it and see how tight it is.
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Post by phssthpok on Sept 12, 2013 15:32:22 GMT -5
Maybe go to the World of Walls, and get a cheap, rubber floor-mat for a car, cut to fit, and use the metal plates/screw to anchor it in place? |
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Post by devo344a on Sept 12, 2013 17:12:23 GMT -5
I thought you were selling it. If so who cares lol
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2013 18:08:07 GMT -5
Wrong scoot
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Post by ltdhpp on Sept 12, 2013 18:18:31 GMT -5
Are there drain holes down in there? Some scoots are made to let water in and drain out some areas, sometimes with pretty elaborate gutter systems. If not, seal it up!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2013 19:17:23 GMT -5
Im mostly concerned about terminal corrosion.
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Post by ltdhpp on Sept 12, 2013 19:41:37 GMT -5
If it's made to drain, water should just go around the sides and would never touch the battery.
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Post by devo344a on Sept 13, 2013 9:57:46 GMT -5
On my terminals scoot and all other I put grease on them all over them and have never had a problem the grease doesnt let anything get to the terminals
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Post by sailracer on Sept 13, 2013 10:25:41 GMT -5
vaseline works good too,and not as messy
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Post by sailracer on Sept 13, 2013 10:28:19 GMT -5
vaseline works good too,and not as messy.Or you could get some dielectric compound and coat them. it's also very good in all the plugs and connectors, preventsmoisture and corrosion and maintains excellent contact.
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