Christer Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Is it normal that you hear a ticking/dripping sound after the wheel being charged? At first I thought the sound came from the charger but then I realized it came from the wheel. I’ve never noticed this before. Any suggestions what it is? Is it still safe to turn the wheel on and ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US69 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 22 minutes ago, Christer said: Is it normal that you hear a ticking/dripping sound after the wheel being charged? At first I thought the sound came from the charger but then I realized it came from the wheel. I’ve never noticed this before. Any suggestions what it is? Is it still safe to turn the wheel on and ride? Nope, thats not normal...never heard of that. But it shouldnt be a problem to turn the wheel on. The BMS has under and overvoltage protection and some more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 It is still going on. One hour now since I unplugged the charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I assume you talk about the wheel being off and still making a noise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 My KS16S makes a ticking sound if I turn it on and leave it against a wall. Not sure if this is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 5 hours ago, Mono said: I assume you talk about the wheel being off and still making a noise? Yes, I think it went on for two-three hours. A strange dripping ,popping, bubbling sound. Not loud, I could barley hear it from 1meter away. I will ride it to work now in the morning. Hope everything works as it should with the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Valley Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 can you give some more information - How old is your wheel? - How Many KM's? -When did these sound start (just bought it, first charge?) -And what kind of charger your using. a dripping ,popping, bubbling sound sounds alot like a leaking battery. this could mean it is getting overcharged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 3 hours ago, Rob Valley said: can you give some more information - How old is your wheel? - How Many KM's? -When did these sound start (just bought it, first charge?) -And what kind of charger your using. a dripping ,popping, bubbling sound sounds alot like a leaking battery. this could mean it is getting overcharged. I bought the Wheel in April and I have ride 95km. I use the charger that comes with the EUC. I use to charge the battery when its down to 30-40%. This is the first time I notice this sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 5 hours ago, Christer said: Yes, I think it went on for two-three hours. A strange dripping ,popping, bubbling sound. Not loud, I could barley hear it from 1meter away. I will ride it to work now in the morning. Hope everything works as it should with the wheel. That's a sound my Gotway wheel produces when on. When you turn the wheel on at the place where you charged it, it has a different sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Mono said: That's a sound my Gotway wheel produces when on. When you turn the wheel on at the place where you charged it, it has a different sound? This sound is when the wheel is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Valley Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I Dont want to sound alarming, but if i were you i would contact the supplier ASAP It is, like Ulf stated, not normal, i would personaly open the wheel up and try to locate the source, i mean if it is from the board, its probably just a resistor or conductor squealing (the board always has power) If it from the battery, its either the BMS or the battery itself, in this case, buy a 20kg bag with nice sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 22 minutes ago, Christer said: This sound is when the wheel is off. I understand. My question was, When you turn the wheel on at the place where you charged it, it has a different sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 7 hours ago, Mono said: I understand. My question was, When you turn the wheel on at the place where you charged it, it has a different sound? Idon’t know if there is any other sound. Maybe a very soft humming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 7 hours ago, Rob Valley said: I Dont want to sound alarming, but if i were you i would contact the supplier ASAP It is, like Ulf stated, not normal, i would personaly open the wheel up and try to locate the source, i mean if it is from the board, its probably just a resistor or conductor squealing (the board always has power) If it from the battery, its either the BMS or the battery itself, in this case, buy a 20kg bag with nice sand Do you think it’s dangerous to plug in the wheel and charge it again? If there is something wrong with a battery cell, can it explode or start a fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 32 minutes ago, Christer said: can it explode or start a fire? Not very likely but still possible. I would keep it in a fire proof area until you know what is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Valley Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 11 hours ago, Christer said: Do you think it’s dangerous to plug in the wheel and charge it again? If there is something wrong with a battery cell, can it explode or start a fire? as long as we dont know where these sounds are comming from it does not matter what i think. if you put your ear firmly to the pad where the battery is, can you confirm the source of the sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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