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  1. Beachcruzer

    Newby McNoob: Ready-made Lipo packs vs LifePo4?

    Yes, I've thought plenty about charging but haven't got a firm handle on it yet. I have a 20mm ammo box that I'll put on the concrete patio, uncovered, to contain the pack while I charge. That should disaster-proof my house. Disaster-proofing the pack is still an open question. Would appreciate...
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    Newby McNoob: Ready-made Lipo packs vs LifePo4?

    Zip--Yes, exactly. Going to Trestles from San Clemente, about 8 mi round trip including some hills. My 36v SLA pack handles that hill, so no worries with a stronger pack. The 13-mile rt is to Old Man's. With a 15ah pack I may go all the way to Trails, which is probably close to 20 miles with a...
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    Newby McNoob: Ready-made Lipo packs vs LifePo4?

    Guys, I'm planning to order six bricks of 6s 5ah Lipo. I'll use four bricks in a 12s 2p config. This will be my "regular pack." The other two packs (assuming none of the six are runts) will be wired 12s 1p. That will be my "light pack" for very short missions, up to about three miles max. About...
  4. Beachcruzer

    Newby McNoob: Ready-made Lipo packs vs LifePo4?

    Okay, so no playing with 18s until/unless I upgrade the controller. I'll stick with 12s. Neil, I'll be cruisin at more like 20-25 mph. Rolling blacktop with a little bit of dirt road and sand at the end. I'm pretty confident 10ah will give me the desired range. I'm using the Mule trailer...
  5. Beachcruzer

    Newby McNoob: Ready-made Lipo packs vs LifePo4?

    So if I push 66v through it, or a little more when the pack is fresh, am I just using up a bit of the generous margin of error or is it likely to blow for sure?
  6. Beachcruzer

    Newby McNoob: Ready-made Lipo packs vs LifePo4?

    Gentlemen, Many thanks for the sound advice. LifePo4 sounds like the prudent, conservative and most cost-effective choice, so I am definitely going with Lipo. My plan now is to get (4) 6s 5ah packs and wire in series then parallel for 12s 2p, giving 44v and 10ah. Icecube inspired me with the...
  7. Beachcruzer

    Newby McNoob: Ready-made Lipo packs vs LifePo4?

    Dammit Wes, looks like I'm starting a project. Just watched Iceman's videos on wiring Lipo and I'm starting to get beyond the mystified stage. The four 6s 5ah solution looks like a winner. That should also give me the option to add two more 6s 5ah packs later if I decide I need 15ah, correct...
  8. Beachcruzer

    Newby McNoob: Ready-made Lipo packs vs LifePo4?

    Hi Team. Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I have a stock beach cruiser with the W.E./Aotema front hub kit and 36V, 12 ah SLA batts. I built it last year and I love it. The only thing I want to change is the batteries. I'm looking at LifePo4 vs Lipo. First, the mission: Regular runs of 8...
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