Jay, I too would steer clear from the Kelly controller. We tested a couple of these when they first started selling in the states (they were looking for distributors). We found that the specs were overstated (possibly peak level at best). Smoked both units well before expectations. I would go with either a Zilla or the Cafe unit that Roland cited. (My 2 watts worth)
-Tom On Sun, Jan 1, 2017 at 6:29 PM, Lee Hart via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > Jay Summet via EV wrote: > >> I have sent a message to the seller of the used Kelly controller on >> EVTrading post as that appears to be the best option available right >> now... >> >> The Zilla 1K would be my choice for a new build, as I've heard nothing >> but good things about the Zillas... >> >> A drop in replacement 1231C would be ideal for getting back on the road >> quickly, but if I'm paying new prices I may decide to go with something >> else (as the 1232C blew up ;>) >> >> I'd seen the ZEVA controller listed online, and the 600 A one is nicely >> priced, so it's good to hear from Matt that it works well for him. >> > > Random comments: > > Kelly controllers seem to be of lower quality than the others. > > Don't try to use regen on the ADC FB4001 motor. Arc! Zap! Bang! > > The Zilla controllers are great. I've had two. > > It ain't easy to fix the Curtis 1231C, but it is possible (I've done it). > A lot depends on just how much damage was done when it failed. It might be > worse opening it up to take a look. If not too badly damaged, get it fixed. > > I don't have any experience with the ZEVA controllers, good or bad. > > -- > Teaching children to program goes against the grain of modern education. > Just imagine the chaos if they learned to think logically, plan, create, > implement, test, and execute! > -- > Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com > > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group > /NEDRA) > > -- Remember, it is not that the glass is half empty, in reality, the glass is merely twice the size that it needs to be! -TNT'82 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20170101/39741006/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
