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- Thu, 24 Dec 2020, 08:47
- Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
- Topic: 12v lithium batteries can't be paralleled?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3750
Re: 12v lithium batteries can't be paralleled?
It depends - when I build LiPo cell packs, the series buslink is a piece of 2 mm thick copper, and it serves as the parallel link too. I have never seen an internal short fail that way. I have seen cells with a small self-discharge bring the entire parallel group down to zero though. Which sucks, bu...
- Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 21:34
- Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
- Topic: 12v lithium batteries can't be paralleled?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3750
Re: 12v lithium batteries can't be paralleled?
What do you mean by 'lets go'? If it forms an internal short, its voltage will drop and the cells in parallel with it will dump current until the buslink melts. If it goes open circuit the capacity is reduced, the DCIR increases and will result in voltage sag across that one cell group. Parallel fir...
- Wed, 23 Dec 2020, 14:54
- Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
- Topic: 12v lithium batteries can't be paralleled?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3750
Re: 12v lithium batteries can't be paralleled?
Are these RV failures lead gel batteries? Or LFP?
If it's LFP, the best option is to parallel them at the cell level, and that means having all the battery in one place. Which is not always the easiest option.
If it's LFP, the best option is to parallel them at the cell level, and that means having all the battery in one place. Which is not always the easiest option.
- Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 13:53
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Wanted - kostov motor brushes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 251
Re: Wanted - kostov motor brushes
I think @4Springs recently bought some and bedded them in for the Brumby.
- Sun, 20 Dec 2020, 19:18
- Forum: Hyundai and Kia
- Topic: Kona EV Brake recall!!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 913
Re: Kona EV Brake recall!!
I think a class action is unlikely. There was a collection of names of folks who were keen on pressuring Nissan about their lousy battery packs in the 2012 Leafs, but in the end, most of those people went out and bought new EVs with better batteries. Most concluded it wouldn't be worth the hassle, a...
- Fri, 18 Dec 2020, 09:58
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: Luke's 2001 NB MX-5
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2088
Re: Luke's 2001 NB MX-5
For me it was the hoist. That was $3600 well spent from day one. I can't put a price on my sanity crawling underneath cars in the dark...
- Thu, 17 Dec 2020, 09:34
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: Luke's 2001 NB MX-5
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2088
Re: Luke's 2001 NB MX-5
Hi Luke - hope this project is getting the attention is deserves? Setting up the workshop is a priority though. I bought a house with a big shed and had a hoist installed so I could convert the Prelude.
- Wed, 16 Dec 2020, 12:57
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: Esperance Zoe.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 234
Re: Esperance Zoe.
Hi Boris, antiscab also has a Zoe but it's not had any trouble that we're aware of. 22 kW onboard charging is pretty handy. You can try one of the Fast AC chargers on the RAC network. If that charges OK, go for a long drive and come back and try it again to see if it faults. Hopefully it's not a hea...
- Wed, 16 Dec 2020, 12:44
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: Esperance Zoe.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 234
Re: Esperance Zoe.
Hi WA Zoe Guy (hopefully we'll learn your name soon!) - I drove that car to Esperance and experienced the difficulties. It appeared to me that the car was fine for daily use, but after driving 200 km and charging it at 22 kW, it wasn't happy. It only started to charge after things had cooled down. R...
- Tue, 15 Dec 2020, 07:25
- Forum: Tesla EVs
- Topic: Is Tesla getting away with something ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 301
Re: Is Tesla getting away with something ?
Is this made abuntantly clear wjen you buy a Tesla?
Cause that's one of a few reasons I didn't get one.
Cause that's one of a few reasons I didn't get one.
- Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 20:26
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: Single phase charging
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2456
Re: Single phase charging
*Frenchmans spit*
I doonot like this po-wer!
I doonot like this po-wer!
- Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 15:33
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: 3-Phase Adapter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 479
Re: 3-Phase Adapter
Nothing wrong with pinching a phase and neutral from the plug, just make sure you pass it through a mobile RCBO.
- Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 11:40
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Newbie here! Looking for advice on who can certify a conversion in SE QLD SE
- Replies: 5
- Views: 224
Re: Newbie here! Looking for advice on who can certify a conversion in SE QLD SE
I reckon @suziauto could help here?
- Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 18:26
- Forum: Hyundai and Kia
- Topic: 2020 Ioniq
- Replies: 103
- Views: 9814
Re: 2020 Ioniq
I generally get about 350 km driving to work and back for 4 days in a row, but it means a long weekend of solar charging. So I tend to put 10 kWh in each night from the house battery.
On the highway 260 km is possible at 100 km/h and no aircon. Maybe 220 km at 110?
On the highway 260 km is possible at 100 km/h and no aircon. Maybe 220 km at 110?
- Sun, 13 Dec 2020, 09:12
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: Brendon_m Moke
- Replies: 195
- Views: 26737
Re: Brendon_m Moke
Christmas party might be a barbecue by the Camfield. Place is booked out from arsehole to breakfast. Tis the season...
- Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 16:37
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Prelude conversion project - some questions
- Replies: 699
- Views: 78482
Re: Prelude conversion project - some questions
Populating a module is the easy bit...
Spent today unboxing the remaining cells and cutting up sheets of G10FR4 for the enclosures. Once the modules are fully terminated I'll build an enclosure around it and fill 'er up with resin.- Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 13:15
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
- Replies: 507
- Views: 55549
Re: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
Hopefully these trends continue!
- Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 14:41
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
- Replies: 507
- Views: 55549
Re: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
I wonder if the balance will improve with more short (10 to 20 km) drives and recharges?
- Fri, 11 Dec 2020, 09:03
- Forum: Mazda
- Topic: Mazda MX-30 electric
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4935
Re: Mazda MX-30 electric
Apparently this will be released in Australia next year.
Not the greatest range, but priced accordingly - small range means low cost. Maybe $43k drive away?
https://thedriven.io/2020/12/11/mazda-c ... -mid-2021/
Not the greatest range, but priced accordingly - small range means low cost. Maybe $43k drive away?
https://thedriven.io/2020/12/11/mazda-c ... -mid-2021/
- Wed, 09 Dec 2020, 13:54
- Forum: AEVA WA Branch
- Topic: WA Branch Knock-off Gig
- Replies: 0
- Views: 567
WA Branch Knock-off Gig
We agreed at last night's branch meeting that we should have a Christmas get-together at the Camfield Hotel, December 19th at midday . Easy to access by electric train, but there is parking nearby for those who wish to drive. The venue is totally booked out, but walk-ins are still welcome. So we'll ...
- Mon, 07 Dec 2020, 09:05
- Forum: Parts & Suppliers
- Topic: Best seller for PIP inverters
- Replies: 5
- Views: 618
Re: Best seller for PIP inverters
You can also buy direct from MPP Solar in Taiwan.
- Sun, 06 Dec 2020, 20:02
- Forum: Tesla EVs
- Topic: Phantom Drain
- Replies: 4
- Views: 332
Re: Phantom Drain
That's a hell of a lot, and even when turned off that's still quite a lot...
- Sat, 05 Dec 2020, 08:11
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
- Replies: 507
- Views: 55549
Re: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
Well done Andreas! Yes it's always a bigger job than first imagined. Glad you got everything to fit in the end. The two 4-cell modules weren't too difficult to manage?
- Fri, 04 Dec 2020, 15:37
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Perth Imiev for sale- anyone know the history?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 523
Re: Perth Imiev for sale- anyone know the history?
It might be @acmotor - Tuarn's car?
- Wed, 02 Dec 2020, 15:21
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: My senior moment ...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 221
Re: My senior moment ...
"We can't bust heads like we used to, but we have our ways. One trick is to tell 'em stories that don't go anywhere - like the time I caught the ferry over to Shelbyville. I needed a new heel for my shoe, so, I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. So I t...