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  1. jmack

    Ok, I bought a (slightly) used duct tape (Vpower) battery...

    Hi theRealFury Correction I didn't have my reading glasses on this is exactly what is printed on the cells.. [BTJ-8.6wh-3.2v] I thought the 8 was a B sorry about the confusion.. Not to worry I will put it down to experience I might be able to salvage enough cells to build a 24V 15AH battery for...
  2. jmack

    Ok, I bought a (slightly) used duct tape (Vpower) battery...

    I have only done 1 LVC test and that was just under 16AH.. Due to the state of this Battery its pointless in doing another until I can improve its charging ability.. John..
  3. jmack

    Ok, I bought a (slightly) used duct tape (Vpower) battery...

    This 36v 20ah Battery from DAOJI888 aka YXM on Ebay has never been any good from the day I took delivery.. I charged the battery from 2pm till 9am the next day.. The charger had stopped clicking to red and the green light was on I installed it on my bike and when I connected the leads I noticed...
  4. jmack

    Ok, I bought a (slightly) used duct tape (Vpower) battery...

    Hi sangesf.. The nominal voltage of the pak is purposed to be 38.40V the cells are 3.2V x 12=38.40V.. I will keep doing what you suggest and see what happens thanks for your help.. As you know we should not have to go through all this mucking around to try and fix something that is supposed to...
  5. jmack

    Ok, I bought a (slightly) used duct tape (Vpower) battery...

    Been there done that.. I have left it on for 5 days straight and left it on charge overnight several times those crook cells still drop back to 3.3v... I would be careful about silly betts if I were you... And the charger is putting out 45v.. cell 1...3.34 " " 2...3.33 " " 3...3.33 " " 4...3.34...
  6. jmack

    Ok, I bought a (slightly) used duct tape (Vpower) battery...

    I have spent the last 3 days trying to charge the lower cell groups with a single cell charge and they keep dropping back to 3.3 to 3.4.. They won't hold the charge!!!7 cell groups STUFFED 5 cell groups ok pretty dam slack less than 50% any good.. I also ordered and payed for a new BMS and 5amp...
  7. jmack

    Ok, I bought a (slightly) used duct tape (Vpower) battery...

    The DAOJI888 aka YXM on eBay. 36V 20AH is 12s 7P not 16s8p..3x7=21 and 3x12=36 And CONSISTANTLY gave me less than 15AH John..
  8. jmack

    Ok, I bought a (slightly) used duct tape (Vpower) battery...

    I purchased one of those 36V 20AH YXM Batteries and they are absolute crap just like those V Power ones same problem.. I have 7 cell groups at 3.33V and refuse to charge any higher and 5 cell groups that are ok at 3.65.. Once you catch them out they won't reply to emails either.."Once caught...
  9. jmack

    Idiot proofing Lipo?

    No I have installed it on my wife's Trike she uses it to go down to the local shopping center..Only a 2K round trip..It will do her for awhile.. Cheers thanks for the offer.. Regards John.
  10. jmack

    Idiot proofing Lipo?

    Hi sangesf.. There's nothing wrong with the charger it is reading 44.7V..That was the first thing I checked.. I thought there maybe the BMS so I ordered and paid for another BMS and a bigger 5amp charger.. That was on the 20th of June and this is what transpired.. From: daoji666 Sent...
  11. jmack

    Idiot proofing Lipo?

    Hi dogman.. Sorry about that dogman.. I got that mixed up abit I haven't had any sleep in 2 days..this is what really happened.. The battery charged.. HVC terminated at 41.20V..After disconnecting the charger it settled back to 40.9V.. To me that dosen't seem like it was fully charged.. My...
  12. jmack

    Idiot proofing Lipo?

    Hi sangesf I purchased a 36V 20AH Lifepo4 battery from that company and it is absolute CRAP..It LVC was only 16AH Distance was only 17 Kilometers!! I was going to get another 3 of them..Will never deal with them ever again.. I have since purchased 8 x 5S 5AH Turnigy Lipo from Hobby King to...
  13. jmack

    36v 20ah and 26650 question...

    Hi theRealFury.. The battery charged HVC terminated at 41.20V..After disconnecting the charger it settled back to 40.9V.. To me that's not fully charged.. My bike is a Curry Izip with an upgrade to 450W brushed motor original motor was 200W and will get to 44KPH I set out to do the AH test...
  14. jmack

    36v 20ah and 26650 question...

    Hi theRealFury.. Thank you for the advise..I have a Madussa Power Annaliser.. Not sure on how to hook up separate power source.. hopefully I will sort it out and give it a run latter today till I hit LVC and see what we come up with.. Thanks for your help.. Regards John
  15. jmack

    36v 20ah and 26650 question...

    Hi sangesf I received my battery on the 10 6 2011.. I charged until the green light come on and then left the battery on for 8hrs longer to balance.. I noticed the charger terminated at 41.4 volts.. I have discharged and charged the battery several times since noting that the charger is still...
  16. jmack

    Super Simple Cheap Battery Gauge

    hi guys At $5 cheap enough I thought. http://www.ebike-bmsbattery.com/ Regards John.
  17. jmack

    IMAX B610 AC Pro 200W 10 Amp charger

    Hi donorcycle I have been using the Imax B6 charger for 4 yrs now.. I have never had any problems with it.. I am happy with mine.. Regards John.
  18. jmack

    70mm monster Scorpion in the works

    Hi LFP.. Has anyone looked at or tried one of these, I thought they looked promising, What do you think?? http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8937 Regards John.
  19. jmack

    Black Vigilante.

    Hi sico Great job I wish I had seen this earlier.. I have a few tips for you, To get a really nice finish I use glass from old coffee tables to lay up Carbon sheet on. 2 is best, I prepare the both glass moulds for release the same way you have your aluminum mould. Then on a good solid bench I...
  20. jmack

    36v controller for a currie Ezip

    That id be right knowing my luck..I purchased that controller lucky I haven't used it yet..another $90 wasted.. Thanks for the heads up... go go And flyinmonkey..I should have seeked some advise before the Purchase.. Regards John
  21. jmack

    36v controller for a currie Ezip

    Hi Jeff I think this might be what your after..... https://www.electricscooterparts.com/ShoppingCart.asp?ProductCode=SPD-601000A
  22. jmack

    EZip - IZip 20mph Upgrade $20!

  23. jmack

    EZip - IZip 20mph Upgrade $20!

    I purchased both bike's 2007 I have run them both on 36V SLA's.. No problems with the controller at the time .. A friend of mine said to be careful with over volting as I might burn out the brushes The Currie Dyno bike I also fitted a 450 watt motor with 36V I achieved 44 KPH.. Here in...
  24. jmack

    EZip - IZip 20mph Upgrade $20!

    I've heard plenty of stories about these motors overheating and burning up, some have gone to great trouble to add extra cooling. I've ridden thousands of miles with no overheat problems, probably because: I always pedal, w/motor, from a stop, till at cruising speed. I always attack a hill...
  25. jmack

    EZip - IZip 20mph Upgrade $20!

    I've put more than 6000 miles, at 36v, on 2 EZips. No overheat or brush problems. I lube the motor, gear section twice annually. Only motor problem seems to be on my "Winter" bike, brush end, "sleeve"? bearing seems to make a bit of a squeal during first engagement, on cold mornings Thank you...
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