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Old 07-03-2008, 12:10 PM   #99 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bennelson View Post
Just got a volt-meter in the mail today for the cycle. It was only $5 through Electric Vehicles, USA.
That's a great price! 8-18 volts spec - I take it you'll just monitor one batt. Once you've got it "calibrated" it'll be helpful for sure.

I don't know about your Optimas, but floodies must be kept above a miniumum voltage under load to prevent damage. I'd say some kind of voltage indicator should be on every EV.
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