On Jun 25, 2013, at 12:42 PM, Ben Jarrett <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hi All, > > I'm considering using the new HPEV AC-76 and 144 Curtis controller in my Jeep. > Has anyone on the list had a chance to play with this combo? One bummer is > that > my pack is currently at 160V nom (180V max) so I need to at least remove one > cell - which > will then affect my elcon charger (I don't want to rely on mini-bms to shut > things off). > > On the charger note... > > I've been considering upgrading from my wimpy 2kW charger. I share a charger > at work > with other folks so a faster recharge time would be great. I could charge at > home, but > it's nice to get the free charge at work. Also, I'd love to recharge faster > before > it gets too hot in day. I'm thinking about using a Manzanita unit, but I'm > concerned > about it not being isolated. Also, I'd love to get something that is UL > listed. Any > thoughts on this? >
I've had bad experience with Manzanita chargers. http://www.corbinstreehouse.com/blog/2012/09/plug-bug-pfc-30-charger-failed-again/ http://www.corbinstreehouse.com/blog/2011/05/charger-not-charging/ Neither failure was my fault. I'd recommend the 10kw DIY charger. http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59210 http://www.emotorwerks.com corbin > -bemn > > -ben > www.evalbum.com/4001 > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20130625/7bb3c4bb/attachment.htm> > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA > (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
