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- Tue, 28 May 2013, 21:14
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: What an EVSE provides
- Replies: 145
- Views: 20503
What an EVSE provides
Jeff, I'm glad you don't reject the advantages of an EVSE, just fear, no, hate, the system that tries to profit from them. OK I can understand that. And by the way, I have no commercial interest in EVSEs. I just recognise their advantages. Hey! Where did this come from. At no point in this discussi...
- Mon, 27 May 2013, 18:45
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: What an EVSE provides
- Replies: 145
- Views: 20503
What an EVSE provides
acmotor wrote: IMHO
At least the J1772 plug used is IP44. Still a lot safer than an extention cord plugging in an EV conversion.
Not true. The standard 3 pin plug on my car is rated IP66. At least I could keep charging while washing my car.
- Sun, 26 May 2013, 02:01
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: What an EVSE provides
- Replies: 145
- Views: 20503
What an EVSE provides
Other EVs already use his charging facility on a regular basis.acmotor wrote: Other EVs will then be able to use your charging facility
- Wed, 22 May 2013, 05:52
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: Johny's Electric Vogue
- Replies: 287
- Views: 47862
Johny's Electric Vogue
Johny It seems to me that the vibration problem is coming from inside the back axle housing. Possibly wear or damage to the diff as indicated by the excessive backlash you mentioned earlier. Possibly a damaged or bent half shaft (are they called this on RWD). Maybe you could use the handbrake to loc...
- Thu, 28 Feb 2013, 17:12
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Spinning Solar Cell
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2979
Spinning Solar Cell
Weber's "box" is actually a dodecahedron. I have seen it on his back verandah directly above the MX5.Stiive wrote:Anyway, food for thought, and a reminder to think outside the box.
- Wed, 20 Feb 2013, 21:45
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: New Member from Brisbane
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3886
New Member from Brisbane
John
Will you be bringing the i-MiEV to the meeting tonight?
Will you be bringing the i-MiEV to the meeting tonight?
- Wed, 20 Feb 2013, 03:13
- Forum: AEVA QLD Branch
- Topic: February Meeting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1103
February Meeting
Taxman wrote: That's tomorrow night, right?
Yes
- Mon, 18 Feb 2013, 15:46
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: My Mira conversion
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2935
My Mira conversion
At what stage should I tell her the truth about how long it will take?? Just tell her that after little more than four years, Weber and Coulomb's MX-5 is nearing completion! http://forums.aeva.asn.au/smileys/smiley18.gif And that the MX-5 project has taken over the following areas of the Weber h...
- Mon, 18 Feb 2013, 14:43
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: New Member from Brisbane
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3886
New Member from Brisbane
Hello folks, my name is John. I have never owned an EV before but always wanted to. I did have a Prius for a few years though. I work at Toowong Mitsubishi here in Brisbane. The reason why I finally decided to join the forum is that we just got our first i-MiEV at the dealership http://forums.aeva....
- Tue, 29 Jan 2013, 19:32
- Forum: Electric motors and controllers
- Topic: Controller for ADC x91- 4001 recommendation
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3536
Controller for ADC x91- 4001 recommendation
Greg
I suggest you use an ADC 8 inch motor. It is shorter and has proven to be an effective choice for small cars.
I suggest you use an ADC 8 inch motor. It is shorter and has proven to be an effective choice for small cars.
- Wed, 02 Jan 2013, 22:59
- Forum: Electric motors and controllers
- Topic: 0-5k Throttle Box
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1813
0-5k Throttle Box
4Springs I have had the same problem with the Curtis pot box in my car. The first sign of the problem is usually a very small surge of acceleration as you lift off the throttle. As a temporary fix, try pumping the throttle 5 - 10 full strokes before turning the car on each time you drive it. This se...
- Fri, 28 Dec 2012, 06:10
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: DIY Battery Cooling
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4816
DIY Battery Cooling
Re: Procrastination Jeff pointed out to me that the whole forum went very quiet after his post accusing me of procrastinating in this thread yesterday. I wouldn't know, I was too busy working on my EV. Weber I made no such accusation of procrastination. I also hit post reply just as the Doctor Who ...
- Thu, 27 Dec 2012, 01:33
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: DIY Battery Cooling
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4816
DIY Battery Cooling
weber wrote:
and I need to get the MX-5 finished.
I agree.
That this topic exists may be an indication as to why it is taking so long.
- Sat, 22 Dec 2012, 23:06
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: EV Conversion Research
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3221
EV Conversion Research
Pepe
Do you attend the AEVA Brisbane branch meetings?
What area of Brisbane do you intend to drive the car?
Do you attend the AEVA Brisbane branch meetings?
What area of Brisbane do you intend to drive the car?
- Wed, 12 Dec 2012, 16:39
- Forum: AEVA QLD Branch
- Topic: Decmber meeting moved to dec 16th sunday at 11am,
- Replies: 1
- Views: 928
Decmber meeting moved to dec 16th sunday at 11am,
For those with E-bikes, or proper bikes, the venue for this Sundays gathering is a pleasant 3.9 km ride from the Thoreside railway station. There is a bike path along Rickertt Road, and the ride along Chelsea Road is quiet with little traffic. To return, either go back to Thornside, or continue alon...
- Mon, 10 Dec 2012, 22:49
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: Australian importer of CA series cells?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1149
Australian importer of CA series cells?
celectric wrote: Hi all,
Does anyone know if there is somebody in Australia importing and selling the new grey CA series cells from CALB yet?
EVPower www.evpower.com.au/
- Sun, 25 Nov 2012, 21:45
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Direct Drive: Do I have enough torque?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 9488
Direct Drive: Do I have enough torque?
Someone is going to predict the demise of my g'box in response to this but I guess that's not a massive problem in the greater scheme of things, and it will depend on how I drive. 2nd gear does everything around town. Not designed for it? Not designed for an electric motor either. I'm happy. I am n...
- Tue, 13 Nov 2012, 21:01
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: family city car - doable?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2553
family city car - doable?
Ok, I've had a look at a lot of the cars here - most are small, limited seating or storage. the idea is hat we have two cars - this one for day to day city stuff (we live inner city brisbane and most trips are probably 5-10km with some longer ones of 40-50km return) and a landcruiser to take us cam...
- Sat, 03 Nov 2012, 03:03
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Curb weight and gross weight of utes.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3003
Curb weight and gross weight of utes.
Richo wrote: nobody should be using flooded cells thses days on Austrlain roads.
Could you explain why
- Mon, 29 Oct 2012, 15:25
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Electric Mini For Sale
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1285
Electric Mini For Sale
Byron wrote: I have a Zivan NG3 charger as well that can be included however it has just stopped working. The output fuse blew and when I replaced it, it blew again. If anyone has suggestions about fixing NG3 chargers would be interested to know.
Try Chandima at MPower 0397650524
- Sat, 27 Oct 2012, 16:20
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Holden Volt - Charging Cable Limited To Six Amps.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7747
Holden Volt - Charging Cable Limited To Six Amps.
acmotor wrote: Never say never.
Good point, correction made.
- Sat, 27 Oct 2012, 04:31
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Holden Volt - Charging Cable Limited To Six Amps.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7747
Holden Volt - Charging Cable Limited To Six Amps.
I believe Jeff Owen has been charging his converted Honda City by pulling 10 A from random 10 A GPOs (including mine) for the past 15 years. I'd be interested to hear how often he has tripped a breaker. Hasn't happened, so far. And that's the thing, Weber didn't say "I'd be interested to hear how o...
- Mon, 17 Sep 2012, 20:26
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Battery pack voltage advice for EV datsun 1200
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7673
Battery pack voltage advice for EV datsun 1200
Hi Jeff, I dont think my ute has 1400km range. sorry. I am in NQLD My fault, like most people I keep forgetting that Queensland does not finish at Noosa. We did have a ute conversion drive down to Brisbane from Mackay for the annual AEVA conference last year, so it is possible. In your photos, the ...
- Mon, 17 Sep 2012, 14:44
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Battery pack voltage advice for EV datsun 1200
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7673
Battery pack voltage advice for EV datsun 1200
Brett_celicacoupe wrote: I got my machine registered the other day.
Brett
Will you be bringing your car to the Brisbane branch meeting this Wednesday?
- Tue, 14 Aug 2012, 16:57
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: Picked up '90 capri roller for $0.00
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1718
Picked up '90 capri roller for $0.00
There is a Ford Capri conversion in Brisbane. As for the heater, a ceramic heater core is a simple well proven method. Even if the dashboard has to be removed, it is only once then can be forgotten. Weber found an alternative way to remove and refit the heater radiator in the MX5 without removing th...