Re: [EVDL] Hyper 9 low-end performance problem

2023-06-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Rick I have a hyper-9 on my 20' pontoon boat and it certainly delivers full torque off the line. I am running a "boat" controller file from hyper9 and it is their stock HV 144v controller that can with it. I'm running it also at 160v nominal from a split chevy volt pack. I have a whole other

Re: [EVDL] The electric future of snowmobiling

2022-02-28 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I agree there Bill! I live in Canada and of course I own a Snowmobile LOL. It's a beast -250 hp turbo. On groomed trails mileage is reasonable. Off trail and in deep snow mileage drops incredibly- can go from a 110 miles on groomed trails to running out of gas in just 20 miles in the tough stuff.

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Sticking to the stink

2021-07-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I actually know quite a few people that do like the smell of gas as well David! The easiest way to cure that is to take a teaspoon of any petrol fuel, have them put it in their mouth and spit it out. They get to enjoy hours of tasting that awful dino juice that mutes all other flavors/smells. A

Re: [EVDL] Solar Panels On EV

2021-04-22 Thread Dan Baker via EV
My first EV - my Firefly is on it's 10th year of 100% solar power: http://www.evalbum.com/3432 Yes you can make a solar EV, even cheaply. But don't expect it to go 60 mph for hours. A solar car is pretty impractical by most standards, even my boat would be impractical if I didn;t run it on my sm

Re: [EVDL] Volt module details.

2021-03-09 Thread Dan Baker via EV
atively easy to top balance. To be honest, I see no > issues. > Mark Grasser > > -Original Message- > From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Dan Baker via EV > Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2021 7:32 AM > To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List > Cc: Dan Bak

Re: [EVDL] Volt module details.

2021-03-09 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey David Thanks for commenting in. But what you said above could also be applied to any home built EV - don't build one as it likely isn't safe. No one is really collecting enough data to answer either questions. I build or try to build my boats to the ABYC standards in which I was certified a

Re: [EVDL] Volt module details.

2021-03-07 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Lots of great comments here, thanks for all the great advice! And yes David I understand it is free and not to be taken as legal/verbatim! I guess where the Volt pack is so reliable you can go without an electronic BMS although it sounds like a terrible idea. I suppose one could write a pre-fligh

Re: [EVDL] My EV trike pickup space was occupied by a car. Fun with Volt packs

2021-03-06 Thread Dan Baker via EV
've heard it before, but here it is again. > > Proceed without a BMS at your own peril. > > Best case, you ruin some expensive cells. > > Worst case, you burn your house down. > > Al > > On 3/5/2021 9:31 AM, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > > Thanks Jerry for yo

Re: [EVDL] My EV trike pickup space was occupied by a car. Fun with Volt packs

2021-03-05 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Awesome, fantastic info Jerry! yes glad again you are ok too and too bad about EV- hard to put a price on a one of a kind EV, like a lost art piece :-( Yes I am looking at running an AC setup - the Hyper9 X144 setup looks impressive. I am currently running a Motoenergy ME1003 on a 96V DC setup o

Re: [EVDL] My EV trike pickup space was occupied by a car. Fun with Volt packs

2021-03-05 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Thanks Jerry for your practical use of parallel pack info using Volt batts! Bummer on the trike - glad you are ok! Did you just use a fixed charge connected to all the packs , no diodes or contactors? It seems more ppl are using Volt packs without any BMS than those that use one. I'm going to be

[EVDL] Fun with Volt packs - splitting/ parallel charging

2021-03-04 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hello Has anyone on the list here used Chevy Volt packs in parallel? Just bought a Gen 2 Volt pack, looking to use the top of the T (44s,162.8V section) and then make another 44s, 162.8V pack from the other 2. I'm looking at a Hyper9 X144 kit which has a 180v max input so splitting & paralleling

[EVDL] Chevrolet Volt Battery BMS

2021-02-22 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Can anyone here advise if they are using chevrolet volt batteries with a BMS and if so what BMS they used? I know the Volt batteries are very robust, read where a lot of folks have used them without any BMS. But I really don't want to take any scary chances like that! I would like to use a BMS t

Re: [EVDL] Pandemic Cell Fade

2021-02-03 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I own a 17 Volt as well, I use it almost daily for small trips and the range "guess-o-meter" is all over the place these days. Pretty sure too it calculates on previous trip usage, driving habits but even with all that being the same the outside temperature seems to have the largest effect these

Re: [EVDL] Replacing brake fluid on EVs a stealership scam

2019-09-20 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Brake fluid quality can easily checked by viewing its color - it comes out of the bottle clear and turns brown/black as it ages with air and contaminants. Most service manuals I have seen state around 4-5 years for brake fluid flushing. There are many youtube videos on how to flush brake systems,

Re: [EVDL] 2014 Chevy Volt V2H Power Draw Limits?

2019-09-14 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Those high wattage 12v inverters certainly push the limits for something to melt. A 2 KW model would need 150+ amps to run, certainly no cigarette lighter socket could provide. According to my blue sea circuit app, even a short 3ft cable to the battery should have a 3/0 gauge size! On Sat, Sep 14

Re: [EVDL] 2014 Chevy Volt V2H Power Draw Limits?

2019-09-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I am unsure of the true spec, would love to know too but it should be able to handle up to a 2KW invertor. It has to support all the 12v vehicle electronics and accessories - coolant pumps, interior fan, headlights, interior/exterior lighting, stereo, window defroster, windows etc. I guess a wis

Re: [EVDL] EV undercoating options?

2019-09-12 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Thanks guys for the info so far. Michael, I use fluid film too, have my own shultz gun and buy it by the 5 gallon pail. It is still expensive at that size per liter but I can usually do 7-8 cars with it. David, you must not be in the rust belt, lucky you. I live in an area where it is a necessar

Re: [EVDL] V2G - any specs for home power generation during outages?

2019-09-12 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I'm assuming the little detent lever that allows you to move the shifter from P to D/N/R. I guess there is a small micro switch that registers when it is pressed and keeps the car on? On Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 9:25 PM moskowitz wrote: > Dan Baker wrote: > > > ...One gentleman ( a fellow FB > > fr

Re: [EVDL] V2G - any specs for home power generation during outages?

2019-09-11 Thread Dan Baker via EV
pful if you like to have warm > food or drink during a power outage… > > Cor. > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > *From: *Dan Baker via EV > *Sent: *Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:37 PM > *To: *

[EVDL] V2G - any specs for home power generation during outages?

2019-09-11 Thread Dan Baker via EV
In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, my province Nova Scotia had over 400,000 customers without power. Our home had no power for over 27 hours. Luckily I have lots of batteries and a generator but many homes did not have a backup option and still 60,000 are on Day 4 without. One gentleman ( a fellow

[EVDL] EV undercoating options?

2019-09-11 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Has anyone here had their EV undercoated? I know a lot of vehicle's warranties state that their corrosion coverage could be void if any rust inhibitors are applied. And some rustproofing products will degrade rubber and plastic over time- not good for high voltage cables. But without rustproofing

[EVDL] Looking for a charger - lightning struck!

2019-07-27 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Last week while I was away I accidentally left my boat plugged in while a severe storm passed through. Lightning must have struck nearby as the charger stopped putting out a charge. Further inspection revealed traces of an arc flash and a exploded mosfet. Not sure if its repairable or not. Does a

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-06-29 Thread Dan Baker via EV
gt;> >> On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 12:39 PM paul dove wrote: >> >>> Well, I am not sure you are comparing apples to apples. All Lithium Ion >>> batteries are not equal in power density or energy density. >>> >>> A Tesla model S battery cell goes up to 4.2 volt

Re: [EVDL] Costco Golf Card Battery terminals

2019-06-05 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I've used datacenter batteries which can have incredibly small terminals - a bolt head which uses a 10mm stainless nut. I have pulled 2-300 amps almost continuously on my snowpig in deep snow without them even getting warm. Just make sure the wire lug or bus bar are mated well to the terminal, tor

Re: [EVDL] sad golf cart story

2019-03-30 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Ditto on what Rod said, although you can probably buy a conversion harness from Curtis to match your cart if you are not comfortable cutting & re-terminating. Be sure to use a big ANL fuse between it and the battery + and I like to also use a small 5-10 amp fuse that feeds the keyswitch/controlle

Re: [EVDL] plusing charger controller / no bms

2019-03-22 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Thanks guys for the information. Ken and I are reaching out for help so don't spank us yet for putting in something dangerous lol. In my case, where I plan to use a BMS but want to reuse a lead charger, a BMS and voltage cut-off so the charger doesn't just send amps to the shunts when all cells r

Re: [EVDL] Canada to get a national $5000 EV rebate- but only for very low priced/equipped EVs

2019-03-20 Thread Dan Baker via EV
s, an electric motorcycle might be in my future :-) On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 6:06 PM Bill Woodcock wrote: > > > > On Mar 20, 2019, at 1:37 PM, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > > > > > https://www.nationalobserver.com/2019/03/19/news/budget-proposes-rebates-electric-car

[EVDL] Canada to get a national $5000 EV rebate- but only for very low priced/equipped EVs

2019-03-20 Thread Dan Baker via EV
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2019/03/19/news/budget-proposes-rebates-electric-cars-voluntary-sales-mandate?fbclid=IwAR0OIQlMFCx5AfiV7UuMqv9NidtSyAjKQB0gACHe28RaDu04dBoVSA2xpmY I think it is great that it is finally coming, but the announcement is bittersweet. After looking for what new EVs ar

Re: [EVDL] plusing charger controller / no bms

2019-03-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
This might be what we are looking for? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Voltage-Detection-Relay-Switch-Control-Module-Digital-LED-Display-DC-12V-E2O2/392218823066?hash=item5b5210499a:g:cRkAAOSw-yJcQVCH On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 3:14 PM ken via EV wrote: >I understand with a BMS that as per > > cell v

Re: [EVDL] plusing charger controller

2019-03-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I think Ken and I are looking for the same thing (I hope). I'm looking to use "dumb" (non CAN Bus) chargers with a cell pack with a BMS (or in Ken's case maybe no BMS). In my case the chargers I have are designed for lead acid so they have a higher finishing voltage than acceptable for the pack.

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-18 Thread Dan Baker via EV
lls x 2.8Ah = 10.4kW > So 2 x modules of 6s74p (444 cells) =10.4kWh > > While your 96v100ah pack on Aliexpress may be Lithium Iron Phosphate > 96 x 100 = 9.6Kw and may have lower discharge rates. > > On Monday, March 18, 2019, 7:19:01 AM CDT, Dan Baker via EV < > ev@lists.

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-18 Thread Dan Baker via EV
ith or without the BMS? > >> > >> Most companies take the aH from each cell in the series string and add > >> them up. Some pluck a figure out of the air! > >> > >> 80% of the manufacturer figure is a good place to start but that might > >> be a tad h

Re: [EVDL] plusing charger controller

2019-03-17 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Great question Ken, want the same answer! I have 2 nice Sevcon Lead acid chargers that I would like to re-purpose for charging Lithium. End voltages would likely be too high, I am planning on running a BMS. But when max voltage is obtained I take it the BMS should start taking the load instead?

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-16 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Wow, lots of learning here. So with Lithium, a safe BMS cut-off typically kicks around when there is less than 20% remaining? So the a/h ratings typically (and when truthfully) displayed are actually 20% less? 100 a/h battery is typically only 80 a/h? This is fine as I know you can't get 100% of

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-15 Thread Dan Baker via EV
nding upon age, so you can use them in 8 parallel 6 series to > get a 48volt (50.4 volt max) pack with 320+ AH of capacity. > > Plus you don't need to bother with liquid cooling connections...(which > may be a plus or minus depending upon how hard you are hitting them...) > >

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-15 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Wow lots of great info. So I guess the counteraction of temp rise & voltage compensates for any losses from Peukert's equation in Lithium under normal operating conditions. I suspect the equation is still applicable to Lithium but at much higher draws, far past the C rating i.e. the battery will

Re: [EVDL] 360 Video of KillaJoule going 236 MPH in Australia

2019-03-15 Thread Dan Baker via EV
That's pretty awesome Bill, although I only saw the speedometer hit 231, so much slower lol. I expected to see a lot more gauges other than a speedometer, take it's all being done remotely? I suppose at those speeds taking your eyes off the road to even glance at a gauge means a lot of distance c

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
t; higher, the precision of the amp meter would matter less....) > > Jay > > On 3/13/19 3:38 PM, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > > Thanks guys- never thought of this, I have a similar unit in my boat > > already. I typically use it just for monitoring amp output and volts. I > &

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Thanks guys- never thought of this, I have a similar unit in my boat already. I typically use it just for monitoring amp output and volts. I have two throttles on my boat, a spring loaded Curtis-PB6 which I use for docking/ maneuvering and a 5k knob style pot that I switch over for cruise control

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
9-10v?). Some reviewers have found packs listed at 100ah capacity to actually have only 30ah cells inside, lots of misinformation. Thank you, Dan On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 1:01 PM Jay Summet via EV wrote: > > > On 3/12/19 9:59 AM, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > > > If I don't ch

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-12 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Dan On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 9:18 PM Jay Summet via EV wrote: > > > On 3/11/19 7:40 PM, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > > > > I have two really nice 17amp 48v Sevcon lead acid chargers, would I be > > able to use them with these Lithium packs (connected to match 48v of > ba

Re: [EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium

2019-03-11 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Thank you everyone for the response so far, lots of information to consider as usual. I currently running my boat at 48 volts but considering running at 96 to reduce amperage, heat and a not so silent gear set. Interesting on the 12v voltage limits Jay. 4 packs of 12v 100ah currently look to be ch

[EVDL] Alibaba/Aliexpress Lithium packs

2019-03-11 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hello EVDL members I'm looking at replacing the lead pack on my pontoon boat this year with a much lighter lithium solution. I see on Aliexpress that they have 12v and 48v 100ah packs with built in BMS that look be the best prices I've seen. These are brands I have not heard before (GTK/Demuda,

Re: [EVDL] Lots of 12v lithium batteries available.

2018-05-26 Thread Dan Baker via EV
This a great relevant thread for me. I'm interested in going from Lead to Lithium on my boat and I believe Volt cells are likely the most available and least expensive to me. The Volt cells appear to have different charge points than most Lithium so the HB404 looks like a great solution. Jerry,

Re: [EVDL] Clutch Actuator

2018-02-26 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey John First of all that is one awesome truck! The best Ford EV in my opinion! :-) Since you are only looking for clutch action while rolling I would also suggest an actuator too but maybe something that is air or vacuum driven. I have used electric linear actuators before with a cheap reversi

Re: [EVDL] FW: phev qusetion ; 240V cord

2018-02-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I bought this charger off Amazon back in November when I got my Volt- it's been working well and matches the Volt's max 16 amp draw. I have just what is on the ebay deal no adapter cord. Apparently yes it can adapt down to 120v with a adapter cord, removes one of the hots for a ground I believe. T

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-05 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Darryl Looks like we aren't getting those EV station is Nova Scotia after all: https://globalnews.ca/news/3945806/utility-board-nova-scotia-power-electric-vehicle/ The utility review board quashed it! On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 5:45 PM, Dan Baker wrote: > Hey Daryl > Great to meet another E

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-03 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Daryl Great to meet another EVDL Canadian member! Thanks for the kudos and yes would love to see that Elec-Trak, didn't know any actually made it to Canada! I don't know David or Jeff but I certainly don't think they wanted their story to be used against EVs but somehow it is. I started a FB

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-03 Thread Dan Baker via EV
who > choose can even by green power using RECs. In the mean time, solar and wind > will become even more effective than today, giving a better return on > investment if built-out later. > > Peri > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Dan Baker via EV" > To:

Re: [EVDL] Good News: EVs Are Not Crashing the Grid

2018-01-03 Thread Dan Baker via EV
So we have an interesting conundrum in my province (Nova Scotia). NS decided to concentrate their efforts on saving energy instead of cleaning it up first. This makes sense as the most efficient watt is the watt that was never used which I agree with. They created an organization called Efficien

Re: [EVDL] Hot rodding a SepEx golf cart motor

2018-01-01 Thread Dan Baker via EV
On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 2:34 PM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > jerry freedomev via EV wrote: > >> Hi Dan and All, >> > > > > Looked at EVDRive and interesting but I was trying to find a lower > > cost solution... > > I think we can help you there. Controlling a Sepex motor is almost as easy > as a seri

Re: [EVDL] Hot rodding a SepEx golf cart motor

2017-12-31 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Jerry I would give Carl over at Evdrives a call, he should be able to recommend something cost effective. I have a couple 96 ezgos that I fixed one up for my pig. Originally one came with an aftermarket 36/48 Alltrax controller which was running at 36v. I replaced the dead batteries with a

Re: [EVDL] SnowPIG on Princess Auto's FB site

2017-12-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
pack they could loan me? :-) Cheers, Dan On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 9:41 PM, Willie via EV wrote: > > > On 12/19/2017 07:15 PM, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > >> Hey Willie >> >> I run at 48v. I suppose you could run at 36v with the right controller >> and >> mo

Re: [EVDL] SnowPIG on Princess Auto's FB site

2017-12-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
017 07:47 AM, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > >> Hey Everyone >> >> My favorite store, Princess Auto (like a Harbor Freight, but Canadian) >> surprised me the other night with a FB video on their website: >> >> https://www.facebook.com/princessauto/videos/1015510867

[EVDL] SnowPIG on Princess Auto's FB site

2017-12-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Everyone My favorite store, Princess Auto (like a Harbor Freight, but Canadian) surprised me the other night with a FB video on their website: https://www.facebook.com/princessauto/videos/10155108678488341/ What surprised me even more is the amount of views - 138k in 1.5 days! Guess there re

Re: [EVDL] Electric vehicle subsidies: expensive and ineffective?

2017-12-16 Thread Dan Baker via EV
om your sacrifice! Enjoy. On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 1:06 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: > On 3 Aug 2017 at 16:27, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > > > From their site it's hard to tell where there funding comes from, they > do list > > their funding as 27% from businesses

Re: [EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I was maliciously thinking the same, but a bumper sticker that reads "I hate polar bears so much I park in EV spaces" lol. On Dec 13, 2017 2:50 PM, "Peri Hartman via EV" wrote: > How about a sticker for the gas cap? > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Bill Dube via EV" > To: ev@lists.ev

Re: [EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-12 Thread Dan Baker via EV
d (EVnut.com), and the author of this one suggested a little > editing - “This vehicle” would become “your vehicle” and some of the > “Electric Vehicle Recharging Station” redundancy could be eliminated. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 8, 2017, at 4:27 AM, Dan Bake

Re: [EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-08 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey everyone thanks for the response so far. I agree now, better to try a more friendly method then resort to push & threaten. So frustrating though, easy to get caught up. Would love to see some of those printed cards/flyers Mark! Cheers Dan On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 5:38 PM, Lee Hart via EV wr

[EVDL] Combating ICED EV parking spaces

2017-12-07 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hello Everyone I finally made the jump and purchased my 5th but more importantly- road legal EV, a 2017 Chevrolet Volt! I purchased it used in another province 1200 km away as there are no incentives in my province of Nova Scotia. I couldn't buy it new but the used vehicles in Quebec reflect tha

Re: [EVDL] Solar vehicles..just do the math.

2017-09-29 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I agree that Solar vehicles are practical in certain applications. The ability to charge and move in remote areas without relying upon any external infrastructure is very appealing to a certain audience. Just look at the explosive growth (pun not intended) in home battery storage, no one thought

Re: [EVDL] Electric vehicle subsidies: expensive and ineffective?

2017-08-03 Thread Dan Baker via EV
ished in any public media? The reference is to their web > site and so it’s just an opportunity piece looking for an outlet. > > Regards, > Lawrence Harris > > > > > > On Aug 3, 2017, at 05:54, Dan Baker via EV wrote: > > > > Hello all, > > > &

Re: [EVDL] Electric vehicle subsidies: expensive and ineffective?

2017-08-03 Thread Dan Baker via EV
icle's prices to increase. I take it the end result they predict isn't true for California? On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 3:48 PM, Lee Hart wrote: > Dan Baker via EV wrote: > >> In a report released in June, the Montreal Economic Institute concluded >> provincial subsidies

[EVDL] Electric vehicle subsidies: expensive and ineffective?

2017-08-03 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hello all, Not sure if anyone has seen the article below: In a report released in June, the Montreal Economic Institute concluded provincial subsidies were the most expensive, least effective way to help cut greenhouse gas emissions. https://www.iedm.org/71213-electric-vehicle-subsidies-expensiv

Re: [EVDL] DIY: Big, 30+" Electric Snowblower project

2017-07-09 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Bruce Somehow my SnowPIG doesn't show up in the list when Snow is searched... http://www.evalbum.com/4544 On it's 5th season of brutal Eastern Canada winters. Despite burned up brushes, controllers and the odd fuse and smoked wire, we are still ahead of paying for a truck with a plow. There

Re: [EVDL] Solar trike project.

2017-04-21 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Lawrence I hand built a panel for my boat 5 years ago when panels were 3X expensive over the cells. Although my panel still works well I wouldn't do it again as prices have fallen so sharply the last few years. As Cor mentioned your max panel voltage should be higher than the cell pack so it

Re: [EVDL] Sevcon 48V DC Battery Charger manual/ parallel charging

2017-02-16 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Lee, You were definitely right, I hooked the 2 chargers up-no explosions or smoke, just 34 amps of charge! Definitely has been handy the last couple storms where I have gone out 4-5 times per storm to continue clearing. One sevcon will change the status LED from red to yellow before the other

Re: [EVDL] Sevcon 48V DC Battery Charger manual/ parallel charging

2017-02-16 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Lee On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > Cruisin via EV wrote: > >> If the chargers are not isolated you will destroy everything when conned >> in >> parallel. >> > > Good point! Some chargers aren't isolated. > > But Sevcon chargers are all isolated. > > -- > Teaching c

Re: [EVDL] Sevcon 48V DC Battery Charger manual/ parallel charging

2017-01-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Thanks Lee! I will give it a try. I have a digital voltmeter on my gauge pack so I can monitor. Cheers Dan On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 12:05 PM, Lee Hart wrote: > Dan Baker via EV wrote: > >> Hello EVDL group! >> I purchased a couple Sevcon 48V DC Battery Charger 622/42202 85

[EVDL] Sevcon 48V DC Battery Charger manual/ parallel charging

2017-01-19 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hello EVDL group! I purchased a couple Sevcon 48V DC Battery Charger 622/42202 850W 17A chargers last year on ebay at a great price, for about $50 US each. They work great, they aren't fan cooled but have large heat sinks that one can put a fan on to keep them cool. I can't seem to find any manu

Re: [EVDL] News Release: Ontario Making Electric Vehicles More Affordable

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Wow, even more rebates for Ontario, where as the province I live in (Nova Scotia) has never had any... Has anyone ever successfully petitioned their government to get such credits in place? Would love to hear how they got it done. I'm not into politics but I will speak up for the right cause, an

Re: [EVDL] Elon Musk: I don't like you, so you can't have a Tesla

2016-02-04 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I have to agree with Musk on the principle of weeding out an unwanted early adopter and not a customer. When you build and release a new product, you rely upon early adopters to give helpful feedback and spread the word about your new great product. This stage is critical to getting the product t

Re: [EVDL] Alltrax controller fun

2016-02-02 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Thanks David and Lee The Alltrax document depot has an AXE Diagram (Doc100-046-A_DWG-AXE-Reverse-No-PlugBrk-wire-dia.pdf) which shows this diode as MR752 or 6a06. Basically a 6amp diode. This goes on the key switch/ power pin. You also need a resister and diode down on the contactor to prevent

[EVDL] Alltrax controller fun

2016-02-02 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I'm not sure how many of us use Alltrax controllers in their EVs but I wanted to share a learning experience I had with one. I purchased an AXE-7245 3 years ago and last summer it started acting up where it would not boot in my boat (http://www.evalbum.com/4767). It appeared something was amiss i

Re: [EVDL] KillaJoule gets Official Guinness World Record

2016-01-30 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Congrats Bill! Nice article, even more nice that most of the pics include Eva and none of you, guess they picked the more photogenic one of the team, LOL Just kidding, I know you and Eva worked very hard for this, glad to see you folks getting some recognition! Cheers Dan On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 a

Re: [EVDL] Electric Snowblower Conversion

2015-12-02 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey Bill Bruce already mentioned my Snowpig above and it's in the evalbum - http://www.evalbum.com/4544. I built it for probably the worst winter snow clearing conditions, very wet heavy snow on a dirt road that has hills and little traction. Lots of learning experience! I found that most blower

Re: [EVDL] 48V Energy Meter (Lead-Acid)...

2015-07-25 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Great topic So can the ammeter/battery gauge that evwest sell be used to turn off a charger? What do you set it to turn off, when a voltage is attained? Anyone use this meter in their setup for charge control? FYI- If the owner is looking for a state of charge with more than 4 bars I used a cheap

Re: [EVDL] Thanks - electric Boat

2015-04-28 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey George Sorry for the delay but awesome boat! Looks very comfortable. While not a deep ocean vessel it would be an awesome canal/lake boat as you built it for. The members of the group can be very helpful with specific problems, response is generally great! Have you submitted your craft to

Re: [EVDL] self driving cars

2015-04-07 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I've installed an arduino based autopilot on my solar boat last year and it's been an interesting addition. It's not that smart despite having an internal gyroscope, GPS, compass but I do like it, it will maintain a course even if there is a weight shift or wind change that would normally sway the

Re: [EVDL] Article: Electric cars could boost CO2 emissions in some provinces

2015-03-24 Thread Dan Baker via EV
I live in Nova Scotia, one of those provinces that lie above that 600 tonne C02 emissions mentioned in that article. While the last lines of that article reads that it is government responsibility to fix it many other versions I read that don't mention this, which will lead to lots of V8 powered t

Re: [EVDL] Battery Swap - the stupid idea that wont die...

2015-03-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
t; more in the hands of the manufacturer. > > I can imagine "tow trucks" like a roll back, with a battery swapper in the > bed. You call AAA and they have the tow truck pick up a correct pack and > bring it to you for swapping. > > On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 1:26 PM, Dan Baker

Re: [EVDL] Battery Swap - the stupid idea that wont die...

2015-03-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
That's a pretty impressive video. Maybe they can build the robotics for the home user so the plug can find the charge port by itself... :-) Seriously in the future this technology will be needed when EV use becomes dominant. If you spent any time around a busy gas station on a Thursday evening be

Re: [EVDL] Help! - Double motor failure!

2015-03-01 Thread Dan Baker via EV
t; > This would involve an Arduino board, an ADC shield, and a LCD display. > I've got something similar that I used for testing my conversion. > > Feel free to contact me offline if you are interested in more details. > > Cheers, Peter > > On 2/28/15 5:14 AM, Dan Baker v

Re: [EVDL] Help! - Double motor failure!

2015-02-28 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Does anyone know of a Ammeter kit that could read from 3 different shunts? I would like to have one at the blower, the drive motor and total coming off where the two battery packs meet. I guess I could get away with two if there was something that could measure both motor shunts simultaneously? If

Re: [EVDL] Help! - Double motor failure!

2015-02-22 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey everyone Thanks again for all your wisdom and help around my issue. We didn't get any snow last night, just rain so not a lot to test with before I took off for the airport. As mentioned I'm not feeling any binds in the drive train and the only thing I can't rule put is a bind that could occ

Re: [EVDL] Help! - Double motor failure!

2015-02-21 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey everyone, thanks for all the suggestions and help. David, I verified the drivetrain doesn't have any binds by jacking rear of the cart up and I was able to spin the motor input spline by hand. I was also able to move the cart freely around the garage. I was able to recover two brush springs

Re: [EVDL] Help! - Double motor failure!

2015-02-21 Thread Dan Baker via EV
tery current is low. > > On Sat, Feb 21, 2015 at 7:36 AM, Dan Baker via EV > wrote: > >> Hey folks >> >> I'm hoping someone can help me with my EV. My snowpig ( >> http://www.evalbum.com/4544 ) has suffered two drive motor failures in >> the >>

[EVDL] Help! - Double motor failure!

2015-02-21 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Hey folks I'm hoping someone can help me with my EV. My snowpig ( http://www.evalbum.com/4544 ) has suffered two drive motor failures in the past two weeks! I purchased a D&D 170-04-01 8hp torque motor two years ago to beef up my cart that I use to clear our dirt road for myself and our neighbor

Re: [EVDL] Solar EV Boats (was Practical solar EV's)

2015-02-13 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Thanks Bob! . You have a dual drive like I do so it can be steered via the motors. I used a Sabertooth 2x60 motor controller, an RC controller with an Ardupilot in between, all the typical parts you would find a quadrocopter/ RC car. Remote range is great (line of sight) and there is an app that

Re: [EVDL] What is needed to build a successful & practical solar vehicle.

2015-02-12 Thread Dan Baker via EV
Well the the ratio of panel size to output power for the vehicle does vary upon speed and usage. As a builder of a an on-board solar powered boat I have had great success with it - 4 years worth :-) My Firefly's motors ( http://www.evalbum.com/3432) are only about 800 watts total power from my cr