Battery Q...Dump Trailer

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hey all...i used my CAM dump trailer today - when i was done i noticed the battery was very warm, and it melted one of the wires that was resting on the + post. what's the issue?
 
   / Battery Q...Dump Trailer #2  
hey all...i used my CAM dump trailer today - when i was done i noticed the battery was very warm, and it melted one of the wires that was resting on the + post. what's the issue?

Bad or dirty connections. Corrosion in the wires are also a common issues.

As things get dirty they build resistance which causes heat.

Chris
 
   / Battery Q...Dump Trailer #3  
Battery charge is low causing high current that exceeds wire rating
 

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