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- Fri, 22 Jan 2021, 11:28
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: 12V lead acid battery 2017 Leaf
- Replies: 2
- Views: 64
Re: 12V lead acid battery 2017 Leaf
Page 28 of this linked document with the heading "Battery Terminal Adapters" shows examples of various battery terminal devices and provides technical names for these items. These adapters can be used to fit OEM automotive cables to various non automotive batteries. https://www.powerandsignal.com/Im...
- Tue, 19 Jan 2021, 10:21
- Forum: Admin Notices
- Topic: AEVA Membership Status re-Automated!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 170
Re: AEVA Membership Status re-Automated!
AEVA Members have a lovely royal blue hue to their username. If your AEVA Membership status on this forum is not what you think it should be, please contact myself or @jonescg, preferably via PM if possible and we can investigate. Cheers, Chris your username is shown as Red hue on my chrome browser...
- Mon, 28 Dec 2020, 13:50
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: Gagging on the air freshener
- Replies: 11
- Views: 225
Re: Gagging on the air freshener
Lou, I had not heard of a Fake Sydney Harbour Bridge, intrigued I found this excellent story of the Bridge.
Enjoy....
https://mirrorsydney.wordpress.com/tag/ ... ur-bridge/
Chees, Steve
Enjoy....
https://mirrorsydney.wordpress.com/tag/ ... ur-bridge/
Chees, Steve
- Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 14:00
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: Chargefox at Cooma
- Replies: 4
- Views: 543
Re: Chargefox at Cooma
An email to me sent from Chargefox yesterday. Not about Cooma but gives an Idea of the problems setting up a network for differing EV brands and sites. What’s going on with the Chargefox network? Link below https://mailchi.mp/chargefox/our-second-ultra-rapid-charging-station-has-just-opened-and-ther...
- Fri, 25 Dec 2020, 07:45
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Ultrasonic cleaning bath project...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 117
Re: Ultrasonic cleaning bath project...
Chris, as an ex Elec/Nav/Com/Radio Tech I would suggest some simple elimination checking could find an easy fix. Can you measure the AC supply side to determine is it tripping on earth leakage or over current, the bath may have a marginal earth leakage or your RCBO breaker may be feeding another dev...
- Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 17:51
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Ultrasonic cleaning bath project...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 117
Re: Ultrasonic cleaning bath project...
Ultrasonic Generators & Spare part assemblies, all below $420
https://www.bjultrasonic.com/category/u ... price-desc
Cheers, Steve
https://www.bjultrasonic.com/category/u ... price-desc
Cheers, Steve
- Tue, 17 Nov 2020, 13:06
- Forum: i3
- Topic: CCS 1 BMW i3's
- Replies: 51
- Views: 10046
Re: CCS 1 BMW i3's
At near on $1000 you'd think there's some electrickery going on in there. Although I suspect it's just a straight pass through and the price is due to a limited (and captive) specialty market This Link has a basic circuit diagram. just click the 3rd image and hover over to see the enlargement. http...
- Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 14:55
- Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
- Topic: DIY 51.2V 100Ah Solar Energy Storage Battery System - All Kits Included.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 211
Re: DIY 51.2V 100Ah Solar Energy Storage Battery System - All Kits Included.
The SEPLOS Website has answers.
https://www.seplos.com/sale-13311850-pu ... solar.html
https://www.seplos.com/sale-13311850-pu ... solar.html
- Mon, 21 Sep 2020, 12:22
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: EV Charging Space Etiquette
- Replies: 22
- Views: 933
Re: EV Charging Space Etiquette
Just need a big bucket of wallpaper paste and a 100mm brush.
Regards, Bill Posters
Regards, Bill Posters

- Fri, 28 Aug 2020, 15:40
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Vehicle servicing by dealer, or find another option?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 560
Re: Vehicle servicing by dealer, or find another option?
KlinkPC, your new MG ZS EV has 7 years or 160,000kms warranty & roadside assist. The MG website has a page on Servicing, do they provide fixed price servicing for MG cars? With a warranty of 7 years surely you would want to have a good service history with MG, if you happened to have a major warrant...
- Wed, 17 Jun 2020, 16:19
- Forum: EV Motoring
- Topic: Australia's first Electric Highway!
- Replies: 361
- Views: 51151
Re: Australia's first Electric Highway!
I have a Khons J1772 to type 2 adapter, a worthwhile device, we have enough free J1772 chargers outside metropolitan Adelaide.
Cheers, Steve
Cheers, Steve
- Tue, 16 Jun 2020, 12:28
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Rare historic EV for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 521
Rare historic EV for sale
On another thread D-Collins posted a link to thunderstruck-ev. They have interesting new stuff and some bargains on this Link https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/garage-sale-items-ev/ Halfway down the page they have a historic vehicle the "ALIAS by Zap. No batteries or charger, a bit beat up since this...
- Wed, 20 May 2020, 11:12
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Hovercraft Conversion
- Replies: 9
- Views: 888
Re: Hovercraft Conversion
Paul, This should be an interesting project on this forum. Do you have a Link for this hovercraft make, model and specifications? I can't find this one on the Hoverjet Site. Those two Solo 210 engines should get a good resale price as the are popular in home built lightweight flying machines. Cheers...
- Sat, 11 Apr 2020, 18:08
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: Feedback/Conversation on Preferred Smart Charger
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1013
Re: Feedback/Conversation on Preferred Smart Charger
I purchased An OpenEVSE in kit form from the American seller, after receiving good advice from AEVA forum users. I can recommend this EVSE. The OpenEVSE has an advantage over other other branded EVSEs as all of the individual component modules are available as reasonably priced spare parts. As the c...
- Wed, 01 Apr 2020, 15:31
- Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
- Topic: Goodwe SBP 3600 / 5000 series Hybrid Inverters
- Replies: 1
- Views: 358
Goodwe SBP 3600 / 5000 series Hybrid Inverters
I recently received a Goodwe SBP 5000 & ZEVA BMS16 v3 kit, and most of the components to complete a portable UPS system with my AVASS batteries. Thanks for the advice of forum users who helped me select these components. This will be a good project to keep me off the streets. The SBP Series User Man...
- Fri, 27 Mar 2020, 17:21
- Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
- Topic: AVASS cells 2nd lot
- Replies: 64
- Views: 8429
Re: AVASS cells 2nd lot
To those people who have successfully completed their AVASS battery installation, I have some questions about your battery interconnection links. I plan to strap my cells into 4 rows each of 4 cells then connect these cells into a compact 4x4 grouping, this will require links of 2 different lengths....
- Mon, 02 Mar 2020, 18:50
- Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
- Topic: Perth Single Phase 5kW solar limit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1042
Re: Perth Single Phase 5kW solar limit
Cheapest option for off grid storage is to grab the AVASS cells, A ZEVA BMS, isolator, and display... https://www.zeva.com.au/index.php?product=140 and a AC retrofit inverter like the Goodwe 5000S-BP. ... I have this exact setup on a test rig at home and have no trouble charging my EV. Reecho, my 2...
- Sat, 23 Nov 2019, 17:48
- Forum: Hyundai
- Topic: Base Ioniq hybrid pricing...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1331
Re: Base Ioniq hybrid pricing...
memcode, are you referring to the non-plugin hybrid Ionic vs Toyota hybrids?
- Fri, 08 Nov 2019, 15:43
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: OpenEVSE Charging Station any Users?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4121
Re: OpenEVSE Charging Station any Users?
Chris & Richard,
thanks for the good advice and installation photos.
I have ordered an Advanced Series - 32A IEC Type 2 Mennekes Kit Bundle with a 7.6m /25ft cable and a USB Programmer.
Cheers Steve
thanks for the good advice and installation photos.
I have ordered an Advanced Series - 32A IEC Type 2 Mennekes Kit Bundle with a 7.6m /25ft cable and a USB Programmer.
Cheers Steve
- Thu, 07 Nov 2019, 21:31
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: OpenEVSE Charging Station any Users?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4121
Re: OpenEVSE Charging Station any Users?
Thanks for your replies, Those OpenEVSE photos are great. Is that 3 phase unit squeezed into a smaller local box, I can't judge the dimensions of box and those thicker cables? Chris, I will also require a single phase unit for my EV, so the convenience of lighter weight and more flexible cables shou...
- Wed, 06 Nov 2019, 16:48
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: OpenEVSE Charging Station any Users?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4121
Re: OpenEVSE Charging Station any Users?
Bump.
Forum searches for OpenEVSE show these members jonescg, doggy, brunohill, reecho, and seem to indicate possible assembly, use or ownership of an OpenEVSE charge station.
I would appreciate any feedback on these type2 capable chargers.
Cheers
Forum searches for OpenEVSE show these members jonescg, doggy, brunohill, reecho, and seem to indicate possible assembly, use or ownership of an OpenEVSE charge station.
I would appreciate any feedback on these type2 capable chargers.
Cheers
- Tue, 05 Nov 2019, 13:02
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: OpenEVSE Charging Station any Users?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4121
OpenEVSE Charging Station any Users?
I need to purchase a 7kW EVSE for home and use on interstate trips. There are some compact devices that would seem suitable for travelling and taking on board the vehicle. This Khons product is available from the manufacturer in China or Re-branded from local suppliers at well over $1000. https://ww...
- Wed, 30 Oct 2019, 20:16
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: New Tritium chademo at Helensvale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1196
Re: New Tritium chademo at Helensvale
Helensvale is mentioned on the last sentence on this announcement linked below.
https://www.tritium.com.au/news/newsite ... ic-highway
Cheers
https://www.tritium.com.au/news/newsite ... ic-highway
Cheers
- Tue, 15 Oct 2019, 15:12
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Any EV owners near Stepney (Adelaide) want a free charge?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1051
Re: Any EV owners near Stepney (Adelaide) want a free charge?
Scott,
I hope to see you there. A good venue to meet up with a receptive group and discuss your smart EV Charging project.
Cheers, Steve
I hope to see you there. A good venue to meet up with a receptive group and discuss your smart EV Charging project.
Cheers, Steve
- Fri, 04 Oct 2019, 21:37
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Any EV owners near Stepney (Adelaide) want a free charge?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1051
Re: Any EV owners near Stepney (Adelaide) want a free charge?
Scott,
the car will be "revealed" at the next Adelaide AEVA general meeting on 16 October. https://aevasa.kestar.com.au/meetings.htm
You are welcome to attend to meet other EV owners who may be able to assist with your tests.
Cheers, Steve
the car will be "revealed" at the next Adelaide AEVA general meeting on 16 October. https://aevasa.kestar.com.au/meetings.htm
You are welcome to attend to meet other EV owners who may be able to assist with your tests.
Cheers, Steve