Quick question from a newbee: I just bought an ampedbikes kit. Assuming I can gain a little speed, I would like to go to a 48v SLA set up. The kit comes with a 36v charger (with a male XLR connector). Can someone recommend an economical 48v smart charger? Thanks!
48v Smart Charger?
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snowcrow
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Check eBay, you may be able to find a used one cheap. I find a new one, but I had to change the plug from female to male, $39 8)
Blessings, Snow Crow
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docnjoj
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U could also just use a 12 volt charger on the extra battery and charge separately. I dont believe U can use the 2 in series, as they my not be isolated and U would get a short!
otherDoc
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snowcrow
100 W
On a 12v smart charger he can connect all 3 batteries in parallel to charge all at oncedocnjoj said:
Just make sure to use the 2 amp setting 8) Blessings, Snow Crow
docnjoj
1 GW
For that matter he could // all 4! But it could take a while! to charge
I think i read somewhere that //SLA isn necessarily good for them :?
otherDoc
otherDoc
I think i read somewhere that //SLA isn necessarily good for them :? otherDoc
otherDoc
dogman dan
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Idealy he would charge all 4 batteries one at a time from time to time. Rotating which one gets charged seperate would do this, but be a pain to do every charge. Get a charger from ebay, or a scooter parts web store.
snowcrow
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Ooops, his going to 48vdocnjoj said:For that matter he could // all 4! But it could take a while! to charge
otherDoc
otherDoc
It is ok to go parallel as long as all the batteries are at the same state of charge.If you are adding a new battery, you just bring the 3 old batteries up to full charge and then after connecting the two (-) poles, use a car headlamp between the (+) poles to equalize any difference in charge.
If you don't do this, than yes, it may damage your new battery
Blessings, Snow Crow
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