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Old 08-03-2011, 10:11 AM   #241 (permalink)
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You can charge the pack in two groups of three batteries each (one group on each charger).

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Old 08-03-2011, 10:29 AM   #242 (permalink)
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If the chargers aren't setup for series charging you'd have to physically break the connection between the pack halves or risk damage to the chargers. If they are fine for series charging then it won't be a problem.
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Old 08-03-2011, 10:34 AM   #243 (permalink)
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It looks like that charger has 3 processors and is connected to each battery individually. So maybe you'd have to break all the connections in the pack before charging?
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Old 08-03-2011, 10:42 AM   #244 (permalink)
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Yeah, it's connected to each battery individually, but seems to be ok for charging in series. They make one specifically designed for 72V, but it's twice the price of 2 of the 36 ones...

It says it's a 30A Charger, but it's actually 10A each 12V Battery.

I'm going to email them to be sure.

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Old 08-03-2011, 11:55 AM   #245 (permalink)
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Well that was a quick response! He said it would be fine.

Although the price just went up 100$ on amazon. What the hell!?
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Old 08-05-2011, 02:49 PM   #246 (permalink)
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Welp, I'm showing 77 volts on my battery pack right now. I'm hoping to get it spinning this weekend.
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Wiring is done, but of course, there is a problem. I can't get it to turn on. I'll be troubleshooting some this weekend with my old voltmeter, but I'm not sure the problem. Hopefully it's something simple.
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I am a moron and forgot to plug up the main switch to turn the thing on and off.

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Old 08-07-2011, 04:31 PM   #249 (permalink)
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get that pully on it and go for a spin

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