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Old 03-04-2013, 08:15 AM   #2 (permalink)
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If your goal is avoiding damaging the new batteries, the best advice is to monitor them while driving, rather than estimate a range and "hope" it's correct.

You want to avoid drawing a 12v lead acid battery below 10.5 volts under load -- a.k.a. the battricide zone.

You should get a Pak Trackr or similar.

I use a DIY LED bar graph to keep an eye on (avoid murdering) my small 48v pack: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...raph-8216.html
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