At 05:06 PM 10/5/2002 -0700, Thomas Shay wrote: >I wonder if 120 cycles isn't close to the end of life for >Optimas in your situation? I think your depth of >discharge was at least 80 percent when your batteries >were new and now after the batteries have aged some >and the weather is cooler, DOD is fast approaching >100%. That doesn't mean the batteries are >kaput, it just means they aren't good enough for your >commute.
Yup, though pulling 32AH out of a (nominally) 45AH pack shouldn't be 80% DOD. That's why I'm looking for a different/better battery. I'm going to setup a heated corner of my shop so I can keep the Sparrow warm which should help. >You said that the undervoltage indicators on your MKIIs >lit during your final climb. What does that mean in terms >of volts per battery? How much current was being drawn >at the time? I think they come on at around 8V, and the current was probably in the 70-100A range. (Fairly steep hill at low speed, but I was taking it easy.) -- John G. Lussmyer mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Dragons soar and Tigers prowl while I dream.... http://www.CasaDelGato.com
