Re: [EVDL] OT Solar Electrical Issues (was: Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array)

2024-03-11 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
As I understand it, 110 volts was chosen because an arc light operates at 55 volts, and thus two of them in series would work well. I believe Europe started out at 110/120, and moved up to 220/240 to reduce the need for copper, esp. after WWII. When I lived in Europe in the 1960s, I traveled

Re: [EVDL] 144 volt Sepex motor available

2023-04-12 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
Look what I just found...do you want it? steve On Sun, 9 Apr 2023, Mr. Sharkey via EV wrote: Apart from the topic subject getting hijacked for an unrelated inquiry: The motor would be tempting as a spare if it wasn't on the other side of the world, shipping would be expensive to the west

[EVDL] 144 volt Sepex motor available

2023-04-09 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
I have a motor pulled out of an old SCT Rabbit. It's rated, I believe, at 144 volts, 17 kW continuous, 33 kW peak. As far as I know it's in working condition. Pay me more than the scrap value and it's yours. It's located in Ithaca, NY. I also still have those BB600 NiCad batteries, btw.

Re: [EVDL] BB600 NiCd cells available

2023-03-28 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
Thanks for the re-post. Folks, if you are interested you can reach me at gaar...@ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us. steve On Mon, 27 Mar 2023, EV List Lackey via EV wrote: The item below is from the Elec-Trak discussion list. Steve is also a member of this list and has posted this offer before, but

[EVDL] Update: BB600 NiCd batteries for sale

2023-02-15 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
VT, or points in between The tech manual for these is here: https://john.casadelgato.com/work/BB6600.pdf cheers, Steve Gaarder On Thu, 26 Jan 2023, Steve Gaarder via EV wrote: I have a number of BB600 flooded Nickel-Cadmium batteries from an electric car project. They are from John

Re: [EVDL] BB600 NiCd batteries for sale

2023-02-02 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
ries. Just to say that I like having a confirmation on the capacity and letting everyone know that there are more BB-600 cells out there, this set on the West coast. Note that I also have the nickel plated interconnects. Regards, Cor. On Thu, Jan 26, 2023 at 11:02 AM Steve Gaarder via EV wrote

[EVDL] BB600 NiCd batteries for sale

2023-01-26 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
I have a number of BB600 flooded Nickel-Cadmium batteries from an electric car project. They are from John Lussmeyer's government surplus group buy. They are rated at 34 AH, have low internal resistance, and can be safely discharged down to zero. These cells tolerate cold well, and last a very

[EVDL] For sale: 225 amp DC breaker

2023-01-16 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
This is a GE breaker, rated for 600 VAC or 250 VDC. Came from an old EV project. Make me an offer! thanks, Steve Gaarder gaar...@ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us ___ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields HELP:

[EVDL] For sale: 225 amp breaker WITH PHOTO

2023-01-16 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
Oops - I didn't include a link to the photo. It's a 225 amp breaker, rated for 600 VAC or 250 VDC. From an old EV project. Make me an offer! https://gaarkates.smugmug.com/For-others/Forsale/n-PGvsZs/i-K2pHbs2/A thanks, Steve Gaarder gaar...@ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us

[EVDL] Two 10 HP motors and VF drives available

2014-05-21 Thread Steve Gaarder via EV
We have a couple of 10 HP 230/460 volt motors and Magnetek variable-frequency drives that need a new home. They spent the last 15 years driving water pumps (which are also available). The drives can run on 330 volts DC. If you are interested, make us an offer. thanks, Steve Gaarder