I ordered a 48v 1000w hub kit from ebikeling. Spent about an hour and a half getting it all installed.
Using 4 12v SLA batteries on the rack jerry rigged with bungies. I plan on getting a storage box to enclose the batteries. I do plan on upgrading, but will have to save up first.
1. How much of a difference would it make it one pair of the batteries had a different aH rating? Two are 9ah and the other two are 10ah. They are in series and have a 40A inline fuse.
2. Would it hurt to lay the batteries on their side? Would make for easier placement on the rear rack. I figured it wouldnt hurt since they are sealed, but i wanted to get some feedback.
I took it out a few times briefly, and it is fast!! Very strong acceleration from start and it just keeps climbing speed. I was not able to let it wind out yet. Will hit a longer road tomorrow with a speedo to get some readings. I will also look into getting the batteries lower to get rid of the top heaviness.
Im at a good starting point. The only issue I have is that I can only charge 2 batteries at a time. I have a 24v charger that came with an eZip bike. Ill look at the chargers at Harbor freight tomorrow and see what they got.
Ill have some build pics tomorrow. I worked on it into the night. Was rewarding.
Using 4 12v SLA batteries on the rack jerry rigged with bungies. I plan on getting a storage box to enclose the batteries. I do plan on upgrading, but will have to save up first.
1. How much of a difference would it make it one pair of the batteries had a different aH rating? Two are 9ah and the other two are 10ah. They are in series and have a 40A inline fuse.
2. Would it hurt to lay the batteries on their side? Would make for easier placement on the rear rack. I figured it wouldnt hurt since they are sealed, but i wanted to get some feedback.
I took it out a few times briefly, and it is fast!! Very strong acceleration from start and it just keeps climbing speed. I was not able to let it wind out yet. Will hit a longer road tomorrow with a speedo to get some readings. I will also look into getting the batteries lower to get rid of the top heaviness.
Im at a good starting point. The only issue I have is that I can only charge 2 batteries at a time. I have a 24v charger that came with an eZip bike. Ill look at the chargers at Harbor freight tomorrow and see what they got.
Ill have some build pics tomorrow. I worked on it into the night. Was rewarding.
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