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Old 11-30-2017, 01:58 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
For batteries, I generally use 36v 4.4Ah eBay packs made from used Samsung cells. They're about $25-30 each depending on the bulk you buy them in, and worth 8-10 miles of range each on flat ground (much less on hills). I'd say 2 of them are adequate for a 350w or under ebike, but you'd want 3 for a 500-750w kit, to prevent drawing too much current for the cells.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SAMSUNG...8AAOSwSypY9Y7d
Hey, have you done any testing with these packs to see if the BMS will take the 20a max current the cells are rated for?
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