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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-26-2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By Ryland
Progressive is the only company that I found that...

Progressive is the only company that I found that would insure any of my electric vehicles, stock electric car, home converted electric motorcycle.

Both should have been able to be insured by...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-25-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By solarguy
If you fib a little, or a lot, or at all, you...

If you fib a little, or a lot, or at all, you effectively nullify your insurance in the event that you ever really need it.

It sucks, but that's how it is.

Your insurance company is not your...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-25-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By MetroMPG
Here in Ontario, I ran into a few dead ends...

Here in Ontario, I ran into a few dead ends cold-calling various companies direct. Then I went to a broker, explained the situation, and within a few days had a policy quote that seemed fair to me....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-25-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By Cobb
I was in an accident that was the other guys...

I was in an accident that was the other guys fault. The insurance adjuster asked me what the custom parts cost and was just going to pay me the difference and I do the labor. His insurance turned out...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-25-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By MPaulHolmes
My approach wasn't to lie, so much as to...

My approach wasn't to lie, so much as to withhold. Thankfully I was never in a wreck.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-25-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By ElectricRider66
My motorycle a total custom build. My insurance...

My motorycle a total custom build. My insurance carrier (AAA) would not insure it at all. I insure with Progressive.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-25-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By Cobb
Geico makes you fill out a modification form, but...

Geico makes you fill out a modification form, but I dont own an ev. :eek:
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-29-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By mechman600
If you shake one of your batteries, does it sound...

If you shake one of your batteries, does it sound like there is water inside?

Since it is a truck battery I would bet the farm that it is a flooded battery. There may be a giant sticker on top...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-28-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By mechman600
Thanks, MPaulHolmes. Forgot to mention that...

Thanks, MPaulHolmes. Forgot to mention that connector, which is readily available if you frequently repair Caterpillar diesels.:D
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 05-28-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,812
Posted By zsnemeth
Most of the members don't visit the page often,...

Most of the members don't visit the page often, but they are subscribed on few threads, so if You post there, They'll get email notification.
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 05-28-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,812
Posted By zsnemeth
If You were posting Your questions in the main...

If You were posting Your questions in the main controller thread, instead of keep starting new threads, You might get answers sooner.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-28-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By Ryland
Your pack is only as good as the weakest battery,...

Your pack is only as good as the weakest battery, that is why people try to get a matched set, even if they are used.
If you had kept that wore out battery in the string it would have been worse...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-28-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By MPaulHolmes
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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-25-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By mechman600
Yes, monitoring each battery voltage under load...

Yes, monitoring each battery voltage under load while you drive very quickly sorts out which batteries are toast. I think I bought six volt meters on eBay for $24. You can wire them to your pack with...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-24-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By puddleglum
Do you have a way to load test your batteries...

Do you have a way to load test your batteries individually and/or test the voltage of each battery while it is under load in the car? If you are using used batteries, even if the batteries all show...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-24-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By mechman600
Definitely charge each battery individually so...

Definitely charge each battery individually so you know 100% that they are all fully charged. Then let them sit for a day to check resting voltages. If you have any that are connected in parallel...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-24-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By mora
I'm no expert, but your battery #2 is probably...

I'm no expert, but your battery #2 is probably toast. You've drained it too empty or it could have been bad already when you got it. Any of your batteries shouldn't be anywhere below 10V. Remove bad...
Forum: Open ReVolt: open source DC motor controller 05-14-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,379
Posted By apowers
I turn the main breaker off. Then turn the key on...

I turn the main breaker off. Then turn the key on and press the accelerator till the motor drains it .

Alvin
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-20-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By thingstodo
Good enough for lead

Listing a few assumptions, mostly repeated from the other posts:
- Worst case is that the batteries are connected to the controller with bus bar, and that the cables from the controller to the motor...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-17-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By Slow_s10
Well if you are getting 100' of cable and you...

Well if you are getting 100' of cable and you only need to make a 12' run you could always double or triple up on the cable run if you don't think the single run of 1/0 would cut it.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-16-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By Ryland
Voltage Drop and Cable Size Calculator...

Voltage Drop and Cable Size Calculator (http://www.kilowatts.com.au/calculator-voltage-drop.php)

The larger the cable size the less voltage drop you will see and the less energy you will waste in...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-16-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By RobertISaar
0 and 00 cable will stand up to some serious...

0 and 00 cable will stand up to some serious amperage.... how much current are you planning on pushing?
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-15-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 938
Posted By Ryland
I have a slow blow 300 amp fuse, it can handle...

I have a slow blow 300 amp fuse, it can handle much higher then 300 amp surges, I've seen my amp meter spike at 500 amps before and I have a 650amp speed controller, but even with that I carry a...
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