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by poprock
Sat, 09 Jul 2022, 19:18
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: A new battery pack for the '06 Prius
Replies: 11
Views: 1501

Re: A new battery pack for the '06 Prius

Hi, prius pack pn FB tonite.
by poprock
Sat, 03 Jul 2021, 11:47
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Electrician's licence requirements?
Replies: 11
Views: 1052

Re: Electrician's licence requirements?

Hi, same thought as 4springs, Athol Mullen asked 4 cert from licd leco, Peter McNeill local did it, only problem was measuring earth leakage. Peter used a "megger " ?. Measurement was within specs. Only 90v system but DC HV is 60V +. Sherpa Ute is now in 3rd year of rego and will do 2 retu...
by poprock
Tue, 19 May 2020, 15:03
Forum: Tesla EVs
Topic: Vampire / Phantom drain
Replies: 9
Views: 759

Re: Vampire drain

Either way I would make use of the periodic starting maintenance that NRMA & others provide.
by poprock
Sat, 11 Jan 2020, 13:08
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: electric lawn mower
Replies: 35
Views: 9784

Re: electric lawn mower

Show off : ;)
by poprock
Thu, 21 Nov 2019, 12:47
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: EV-Only "Fuel" Tax On The Govt Agenda
Replies: 20
Views: 2860

Re: EV-Only "Fuel" Tax On The Govt Agenda

In the 70,s my truckie friend had to keep a log book of his journey,s, apparently speedo,s could be rewound with a drill on the speedo cable and we all know truckies could not be trusted, unlike used car dealers :lol:. So now this could be policed maybe by a gps device transmitting all trip records ...
by poprock
Thu, 31 Oct 2019, 08:19
Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
Topic: EV Sticker for Number Plates
Replies: 56
Views: 16372

Re: EV Sticker for Number Plates

Just received mine from RMS..will still make up an internal diagram of component placement and cabling
by poprock
Sat, 15 Jun 2019, 06:11
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: Battery interconnect sizing
Replies: 48
Views: 5398

Re: Battery interconnect sizing

Re brendon m's comment on cu vs al, don't remember much from my '68 army apprenticeship but I do remember that the figure being taught then was 62%. Still learning from this forum for my third conversion.thanks.
by poprock
Tue, 30 Apr 2019, 06:22
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Electric Vehicle Survey Australia
Replies: 3
Views: 981

Re: Electric Vehicle Survey Australia

Survey monkey is a commercial firm. They also conducted a survey for an over 55,s village near our house. It was skewed positively whereas my own personto person contact survey in the neighbourhood indicated strong opposition. The information you volunteer can be slanted for a preferred result.
by poprock
Thu, 11 Apr 2019, 17:40
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Do we have a tradie with an electric ute?
Replies: 3
Views: 956

Re: Do we have a tradie with an electric ute?

Does a Suzuki Carry count.? Just sold mine to a mechanic from the central coast and ohmboy also has one.
by poprock
Mon, 01 Apr 2019, 18:16
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Tesla for sale 30k jeg in gumtree
Replies: 20
Views: 4441

Re: Tesla for sale 30k jeg in gumtree

So the good part is that it almost rules out dodgy backyard repairers.
by poprock
Mon, 01 Apr 2019, 05:57
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Tesla for sale 30k jeg in gumtree
Replies: 20
Views: 4441

Re: Tesla for sale 30k jeg in gumtree

Good news from Piman. Some 15 years ago a friend bought an AU Falcon privately in Sydney. Ad said it was "one owner, good condition, low K's bla blah." He didn't use the old Revcheck. It turned out to be a good car longterm, but he was never really able to find any joy in owning it after l...
by poprock
Sat, 12 Jan 2019, 17:24
Forum: Jaguar
Topic: Auxiliary Battery - Why?
Replies: 11
Views: 8801

Re: Auxiliary Battery - Why?

Interesting point from T1 terry about the auxiliary FLA only being charged to 13.2v causing sulphation.Surely a small inverter could remove this issue? Ah, but then the point was raised about 12v failure requiring a regular service visit. Onselling at it's best. " DO YA WANT FRIES(12v battery) ...
by poprock
Sat, 05 Jan 2019, 19:15
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: RETROFIT SOUND GENERATOR FOR EV?
Replies: 50
Views: 11220

Re: RETROFIT SOUND GENERATOR FOR EV?

In my Suzuki carry I fitted a button siren tone for use in carparks. It annoyed the heck out of me but I saw pedestrians look at the van and still continue on their way. As drivers, we still have a duty of care, even to those belonging to the Order of the Perpetually Mesmerised by Technology. As pre...
by poprock
Wed, 02 Jan 2019, 13:45
Forum: Jaguar
Topic: Auxiliary Battery - Why?
Replies: 11
Views: 8801

Re: Auxiliary Battery - Why?

Hi; A valid question and it is covered in NCOP14 guidelines. "2.12 Power Supply Priority... If safety equipment such as lights, brakes and windscreen wipers use the same power source as the traction motor, these services must be supplied in preference to the traction circuit. The design of any ...
by poprock
Mon, 31 Dec 2018, 13:31
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS Suzuki Carry
Replies: 2
Views: 1371

Re: FS Suzuki Carry

Sold
by poprock
Tue, 25 Dec 2018, 06:25
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS Suzuki Carry
Replies: 2
Views: 1371

Re: FS Suzuki Carry

Now on gumtree under suzuki carry
by poprock
Mon, 10 Dec 2018, 19:46
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FS Suzuki Carry
Replies: 2
Views: 1371

FS Suzuki Carry

For Sale or Expression of Interest Item:SK410 1989 Suki Carry Hi Roof Location:Hunter Valley Item Condition: fair Reason for selling: surplus Price: EOI Payment Method: paypal Extra Info: NSW NCOP engineer certification and Electrical HAZV . Rego until 20/12. Has passed yearly inspection 21/11 and o...
by poprock
Sat, 24 Nov 2018, 15:19
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For Sale Ad.
Replies: 3
Views: 1234

Re: For Sale Ad.

DOHH!!!! :oops:
by poprock
Fri, 23 Nov 2018, 07:08
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For Sale Ad.
Replies: 3
Views: 1234

For Sale Ad.

My question is : Do I qualify to post such an ad? I am not a financial member but I would think I have the thirty posts. Just a short yea or nay will suffice before I fill out the ad format for my Carry.
by poprock
Sat, 28 Jul 2018, 18:11
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: new forum
Replies: 4
Views: 1480

Re: new forum

Hi, after a lot of detective work in the settings I discovered one that requires IP verification for each logon. The box was ticked so I unticked and hey presto! problem solved. I am not smart enough to have set that in the first place so go figure? :o
by poprock
Fri, 27 Jul 2018, 11:11
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: new forum
Replies: 4
Views: 1480

new forum

Hi; With regard to the DIY EV debacle, I notice that several contributors to this forum have posted, all with negative comments. Some ten days ago I posted giving support, moral and financial to starting another independent forum to distance ourselves from the VB raiders. In the past I have had issu...
by poprock
Thu, 07 Jun 2018, 15:03
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: Chinese DC-DC converter
Replies: 12
Views: 3203

Re: Chinese DC-DC converter

Hi goin bush. How has the chinese DC..DCperformed? I saw the same one on alibaba but 72v. At present I am using two 12v in parrallel and have not flattened them yet ( my pack is only 6.72 kwh). The electrician and engineer both passed this arrangement, the only test was operating emergency flashers ...
by poprock
Thu, 22 Feb 2018, 15:20
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: Battery Suppliers
Replies: 9
Views: 3148

Re: Battery Suppliers

Not wanting to divert this thread, but I have a battery related query. On DIY EV Kiwi Duncan said that he was able to import Volt batteries from USA . As I am moving into the 21st century and soon re-cycling my Pb, I would appreciate any experiences, good or bad, with suppliers and any recommendatio...
by poprock
Tue, 21 Nov 2017, 11:42
Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
Topic: Battery pack placement
Replies: 43
Views: 7607

Re: Battery pack placement

And the 3 adults are still forward of the rear axle :) ( unless you are sneaking them into an old style drive- in movie lot and they are shoehorned into the boot) :P