Re: [EVDL] Lots of 12v lithium batteries available.

2018-05-26 Thread Willie via EV
On 05/26/2018 07:46 AM, Dan Baker via EV wrote: This a great relevant thread for me. I'm interested in going from Lead to Lithium on my boat and I believe Volt cells are likely the most available and least expensive to me. The Volt cells appear to have different charge points than most Lithiu

Re: [EVDL] Lots of 12v lithium batteries available.

2018-05-26 Thread Dan Baker via EV
This a great relevant thread for me. I'm interested in going from Lead to Lithium on my boat and I believe Volt cells are likely the most available and least expensive to me. The Volt cells appear to have different charge points than most Lithium so the HB404 looks like a great solution. Jerry,

Re: [EVDL] Lots of 12v lithium batteries available.

2018-05-24 Thread Len Moskowitz via EV
Thanks Jerry, but I'd like to keep the lead-acid form factor and use the existing charger. Len M. - On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 12:30 PM, jerry freedomev wrote:    Hi Len and All,    2  5kwh,  120vdc nom  Volt modules would by far be the best, lowest cost solution.  And for charging

Re: [EVDL] Lots of 12v lithium batteries available.

2018-05-24 Thread jerry freedomev via EV
Moskowitz via EV To: Lawrence Rhodes Cc: Len Moskowitz ; EVDL Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [EVDL] Lots of 12v lithium batteries available. Lawrence: Do you have any suggestions for our old VW Jetta conversion? It currently uses ten 115 Ah Group 27DC lead-acids. Len

Re: [EVDL] Lots of 12v lithium batteries available.

2018-05-24 Thread Len Moskowitz via EV
Lawrence: Do you have any suggestions for our old VW Jetta conversion? It currently uses ten 115 Ah Group 27DC lead-acids. Len Moskowitz - On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 05:19 AM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: There are starting to be a lot of safe lithium, lead form factor, replacements on th

[EVDL] Lots of 12v lithium batteries available.

2018-05-24 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
There are starting to be a lot of safe lithium, lead form factor, replacements on the market.  This might be a way to restore old electric scooters and conversions.  You might be able to use your old battery racks.  Get a bit more range than they had as lead sleds.  Another benefit is many have