IZIP HG-1000 Parts Quest

[ZeroCorpse]

Hey guys! I'm an IZIP HG-1000 owner, and I've had some troubles getting some parts for it. I thought maybe someone here could point me in a direction or help me out.

First up is the fuse for the HG-1000 battery pack. It's a glass tube, fast-acting, 5mm x 20mm fuse. The catch is that it's 30 Amp, 250 Watt fuse. I cannot seem to find retailers who have anything in that size over 15 Amps.

Second is the headlight bulb. It's a small automotive type. 40 Volt, 5 Watt. It measures about 1/2" x 1 1/8"

I'm getting the bike ready to sell it, and would like to get these things fixed and have a few spares for the new owner (whoever that turns out to be). I love the HG-1000, but I think I want to move to a lighter bike. The HG-1000 isn't really handy to lift up on to the bus bike rack, and it's way too heavy to rely on pedals alone unless you're into a long, hard slog. It can be done, but my weight plus the bike's weight makes for a lot more work than I'd like. I found that out the hard way when the fuse blew!

I did have fun customizing it a bit. I painted it black, (it was the orange model) and removed the cheap plastic trunk (the rack is far more useful). It's got a speedometer and a tail light now, too. It's been a good, sturdy bike. I'd recommend it if weight isn't a concern.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any info you can give. I'm glad to be here among other enthusiasts.

 

[ZeroCorpse]

It looks like some of the people at Currie didn't know what they were talking about, and I can get the fuse from them.

The headlight bulb is still damn near impossible to find.

If anyone would like a look at my HG-1000, it's featured on ScootOnThis.com in the testamonials section. I've changed it a bit since then; The paint job is more complete and there's a tail light now.

If anyone has a line on those light bulbs, I'd be grateful.

 

[fechter]

Look toward the bottom of this page:
http://tncscooters.com/partsdb.php?type=ES

Not sure if those would work, but the "36v" ones are rated for 40v.

 

[marty]

Good place to look for bulbs http://www.donsbulbs.com After you find. Can search part numbers with Google to find lower price.

 

[ZeroCorpse]

Thanks for the links. TNC Scooter did the trick!

I might just keep the HG-1000 if I can load up on some of the harder-to-find parts (22x1.95" tires and those bulbs, particularly).

I'm thinking of switching batteries from the stock Currie SLA to something lighter. Any suggestions on which type I should switch to? My budget isn't amazing, and I'd like to avoid having to switch out the Euro adapter plug (three-prong type) on the bike itself (I don't mind doing soldering on the battery case wiring, though). I'd like to at least cut the weight of the battery by 1/4 the SLA weight. Right now, it's got the tall Currie pack with three 12-volt SLA batteries in it.

Thanks for the help. I'll post pics of my bike and the progress I'm making in customizing it to my needs as the project moves forward.

 

[fechter]

Instead of using oddball light bulbs, you could get a dc-dc converter and use standard 12v lamps.

See this thread on dc-dc converters: http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2264 You can also get them off eBay sometimes.

 

[docnjoj]

Dr Mark at Powerstream has some good, inexpensive D/c to D/c converters.
David

 

[Dr. Shock]

Look for the fuse on Digi-key. They have 5mm x 20mm fuses.

 

[ZeroCorpse]

Unfortunately, Digi-Key didn't have the right Amperage. The 5x20mm simply doesn't come in 30A 250v in the United States.

After having Currie tell me it would be another two weeks before they have the fuses in stock, I have decided to switch the fuse holder to something a little more common.

I went with this:

AGC Fuse Holder
This is our most popular fuse holder and fits most makes and models of electric scooters and bikes. Fuse holder for 1/4"x1-1/4" (6x32mm) glass fuses. Suitable for electric scooters and bikes that use 30 Amp or lower rated fuses. 15 Amp continuous duty power rating. Solder terminals. Fits 9/16" (15mm) hole. Mounting hardware included.
Item # FUS-340

I'm hoping this will do the trick. It should just be a simple soldering job. I think it may even fit in the hole provided in the battery case.

If anyone who is a little more experienced with fuses could tell me if that's the right fuse holder, I'd appreciate it. I wasn't sure about the countinuous duty power rating requirement for my bike.

I did find the light bulbs, and I'll deal with the oddball ones for now. When that source dries up, I'll get the dc-dc converter and give that a try. For now, the less wiring the better. I haven't been able to ride my bike for a month now!

Thanks for your advice so far, guys--- Now about that fuse holder I picked...

 

[ZeroCorpse]

SO now the fuse holder and new fuse are installed, and I've gotten a new trunk for the bike, and the lightbulbs came very quickly and everything is working great. Now I'm just waiting for Currie Tech to send my brake lever (it broke a month ago and they cover it under warranty). They're taking their sweet time sending it, though, and I may just have to order one from another vendor.

My HG-1000 is looking nothing like a stock model. Once I have some decent money again (laid off in January, still looking for work) I'm going to consider swapping battery technologies. That IZIp battery box has plenty of room in it for NiMH batteries, and I'd be grateful for the loss of a few pounds on my bike.

Anybody know a good source for pre-wired battery packs?

 

[kbarrett]

How much space is inside the box?

One person here had Ping build a LiFePO4 pack to fit the factory batt. box.

 

[Dr. Shock]

I'm pretty sure my rack is off an IZip. It had no battery boxes when I got it. I used small ammo cans, which mounted easily to the rack. Just needed four small holes in the bottom. The boxes will hold three dewalts. Also, one of Ping's standard sizes looks like it would fit.

 

[kbarrett]

Yes ... his 36v15A packs will drop right into a 50 BMG ammo can, with room for an external XLR panel mount recharge jack, key switch, the BMS, and some 3/8th inch closed cell padding.

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3570

 

[ZeroCorpse]

Thanks. I'll check that out.

The HG-1000 battery pack is pretty big. It holds three 12-volt SLA batteries, and there's a bit of space on top for the key switch, fuse holder, and some wiring. I would be surprised if LiFePO4 were bigger than the stock 12-volt SLAs.

Right now, cost is a factor, though.