perry 82 #1 Posted July 1, 2008 anybody know anything about battery chargers ?. can they be fixed ?. my old charger has given up on me . this is a 6v-12v-18v-24v charging system. the fan works good but when i turn on the charger part it will make a hum sound and dim the lights and then pop the garage wall breaker. i am hoping for a miracle and praying this can be fixed. to go out and replace it will cost a buddle. here is a new one that looks equivalent to mine http://buy1.snapon.com/products/diagnostic...00A&dir=catalog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #2 Posted July 1, 2008 Perry, It sounds like the windings in the transformer have shorted. If that's the case, buying a transformer might be as costly as buying a new charger. You might try blowing all the dust out, looking it over closely for bare wires and crossing your fingers Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #3 Posted July 1, 2008 Perry, crossing your fingers Jim crossing my fingers, thats about it. i only paid $20 for this back in 1989. and it looked old then. been a great charger for many years. the one year we had -40 wind chills and the wifes old car would'nt start. i hooked up the charger and put it on 24v and everything started humming in the car . i quickly turned the key and fired up . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #4 Posted July 1, 2008 That is what I was thinking....it looks very dirty.... Clean it out and check it over carefully. Maybe mouse chewed something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #5 Posted July 1, 2008 I agree, it does sound like the transformer windings have shorted. Check around for motor rewinding shops. They should be able to test it and can probably rewind it, or get you a replacement at a good price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #6 Posted July 1, 2008 I figured it quit working 'cause the piece of Fruit Loops cereal fell out of place. You'll probably be able to find a few of those fleet type chargers for sale, Perry.... seeing how so many trucking companies are closing their doors due to high fuel prices. (NOT funny, but true.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #7 Posted July 1, 2008 hawkeye busted me ! . but your wrong, its not a froot loop. i was eating one of those small box's of apple jacks .....B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #8 Posted July 1, 2008 Oops! I guess I need to sharpen up on my online cereal identification skills. Now I feel :imstupid: . "A" is for apple, "J" is for Jack A**. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #9 Posted July 1, 2008 You said it TT not us B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #10 Posted July 1, 2008 "A" is for apple, "J" is for Jack A**. Now that's funny. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #12 Posted July 2, 2008 Good luck getting it fixed. Ours at the shop is going out too. Its been overused in the last 10 yrs.. Still charges, just not the amount it should be... haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #13 Posted August 1, 2008 ....the battery charger works! . some of the farmers on another board i visit talked me threw the testing procedure. it was a bad diode. them old boys dont throw nuthin out . i got a new one today in the mail and the charger is working great. who said buy a new one .....TT ? .... http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=3615 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #14 Posted August 1, 2008 Glad to hear it Perry :banana: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #15 Posted August 1, 2008 That's good news, Perry. As for not throwing stuff out, I'm guilty. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #16 Posted August 1, 2008 Great news perry! I would be interested in the link or a copy of the testing for future reference if you don't mind. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites