Things somebody should make

deacon · #1 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 08:36 AM

In the Ebike section we need a place to give small businessmen some good sound advice. A place to make a suggestion, when we find that we need something and can't find it anywhere. Like now.

Today is one of those days when I might take off for a ride but I'm not quite sure. The road is wet but there is no real rain falling. So what is it that I need today which I don't need most other days. Why a shower cap for the battery pack.

I have no desire to ride with water falling from the sky. However someday I'm sure I will get caught in at least a mild downpour. At such a time, I would like a small lightweight plastic rain hoodie with an elastic bottom. Something I could have in my tool pouch and just whip out on a moment notice to cover my battery pack. I have mine open on top so that I can charge it from the battery terminals. I use two of those battery maintainers from wallymart, twenty bucks each they don't blowout when you cross the wires accidentally. The duct tape I use to hold the two sla batteries together could probably take the water but why submit them to it.

Yes I know a plastic grocery bag and a bungee would work but why not a small thing one with plastic that would fit in a small packet and i could just carry with me in case I get caught out in a sprinkle.

So what I need is one of those shower caps women sometimes wear in the shower, but one on steroids.

So what would you advise someone to manufacture.

Lewis_ · #2 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 01:34 PM

That's actualy quite a good idea, have you considered getting it manufactured anywhere?

deacon · #3 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 02:27 PM

No I am just a dreamer not one to actually follow through. If you wish to pursue it be my guest.

Michigan Mike · #4 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 03:35 PM

Deacon,
Maybe just carry a roll of syran wrap and wrap the battery up tight and water proof. Cut it off with scissors when you get home. ??? Not very neat and tidy but might work until you find the steroid shower cap.

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Cabinfever1977 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 03:52 PM

why dont you put your batteries in a battery plastic box,then no water will get to them.

deacon · #6 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 05:13 PM

Actually I did that for a while then I reconfigured them a few times lol... Oh well it was just a random thought anyway. Also I can't seal them up since I use the terminals to charge them up individually.

jjstanza · #7 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 05:22 PM

At the grocery store in Columbus Ohio they sell what I think you are looking for. They are called bowl covers and should be in the plastic wrap isle. They come in many different sizes and some cool colors too. Hope that helps.

JJ

Cabinfever1977 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 05:39 PM

they dont have to be sealed all the way,how about plastic tubberware with removable lids?

goat herder · #9 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 05:51 PM

Tuppware sounds good they come in so many sizes and shapes. Do put a vent though. [ explosive fumes lol]

deacon · #10 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 06:04 PM

You know those are all good thoughts and we probably should find just the right size box with a lid somewhere. The battery pack for a pair of 12ah batteries is 6 x 8 x 4 so if you come across anything let me know. something with handles would be really good.

I leave the trailer hooked up to the robo tandem and remove the pack for charging. The power trailer for the bubba bike comes into the house for charging. But it could use a box with a top. It's in a box but it has no top and the box isn't strong enough to be hoisting around much. So if you find something let me know.