If you read the datasheet, the 500 Ampere carry current rating is with
400 mcm (200mm2) conductors, basically very large busbars, to carry
heat away from the terminals.
I have almost never seen this adhered to. I had a battery testing
setup with 75mm2 cables and a pair of heatsinks and fan on the
On 14 Jun 2024 at 17:51, (-Phil-) via EV wrote:
> A lot of people seem to be using LFP replacements with a BMS, but
> keeping the Toyota battery monitor and it works surprisingly well.
> I'd prefer that over the old-tech NiMh.
Probably most folks would agree that lead is old tech. NiMH, not s
On 6/13/2024 2:42 AM, Bill Dube via EV wrote:
Sound like something is not quite right. These contactors should last
forever, basically.
Back to looking into this. (yeah, busy week - and I had to drive the
gasser. UGGHH!)
My last trip, one of the contactors cut out twice while driving.
Then,
