Ive been trying to determine which battery to buy and I think Ive at least eliminated it down to the Lifep04. Im wanting to use a 48v 1000w wheel/hub specifically the magicpie 3 set up.
Ive seen sellers stating their batteries have a cycle life from 500-2000 (lifep04) and have max discharge from 20a to 50a. Some 48v 10ah batteries can be used with a hub up to 800 watts and a couple say up to 1000 watt. Ive seen prices as low as 300 to 650.
Honestly the ideal battery for me would be something like a headway diy battery that I could custom install on a board of some kind within the frame having batteries on both sides of it to distribute the weight and it looks kinda cool to boot. However these DIY kits are almost the same cost as one that's ready to go.
Ive also heard that one little mistake putting these together and p00f there goes your batteries.
Another confusing topic is mileage per ah. If you have a 15ah battery and you go say 30 mph you would get about 14 miles? what about at 20 mph or even 20 with pedal assist?
Do 15ah batteries have more torque for uphills than a 10ah battery?
Any help would be great guys. I have spent some late hours researching but between the job and new grand baby etc I feel like Im spinning my wheels.
I want to buy the right thing the first time out and with so many vendors it makes for a tough choice.
Dan.
*EDIT* While Im no electrician my biking buddy is a master electrician so any how to info/sites vendors would be super helpful
Ive seen sellers stating their batteries have a cycle life from 500-2000 (lifep04) and have max discharge from 20a to 50a. Some 48v 10ah batteries can be used with a hub up to 800 watts and a couple say up to 1000 watt. Ive seen prices as low as 300 to 650.
Honestly the ideal battery for me would be something like a headway diy battery that I could custom install on a board of some kind within the frame having batteries on both sides of it to distribute the weight and it looks kinda cool to boot. However these DIY kits are almost the same cost as one that's ready to go.
Ive also heard that one little mistake putting these together and p00f there goes your batteries.
Another confusing topic is mileage per ah. If you have a 15ah battery and you go say 30 mph you would get about 14 miles? what about at 20 mph or even 20 with pedal assist?
Do 15ah batteries have more torque for uphills than a 10ah battery?
Any help would be great guys. I have spent some late hours researching but between the job and new grand baby etc I feel like Im spinning my wheels.
I want to buy the right thing the first time out and with so many vendors it makes for a tough choice.
Dan.
*EDIT* While Im no electrician my biking buddy is a master electrician so any how to info/sites vendors would be super helpful
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