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Old 01-17-2009, 08:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
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There are a few _very_ simple chargers at EV Technical Files.

I would personally only use the "Bonn Charger". To me, bad-boy charging is a rather dodgy affair and I would want to have as many safeties in it as possible.

Also, I think you could change the output voltage by adding a variac or transformer to the input (before the GFCI). Eventually your output voltage will decrease to the point where very little/no current will move between charger and battery pack.

To my mind, these particular circuits are very much sub-optimal for use in actual electric cars, but seem like a legitimate jumping-off point for adding additional controls and stuff to make a pretty acceptable charger.
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