Our local power companies in VT will loan you a Meter, which is actually a retired service entrance meter attached to a piece of plywood. Usually, you can...
Is this the part you are asking about? http://www.evperformance.com/pc-58-18-circuit-breakers.aspx It is also available at your local auto parts store. -Glen...
On Mon, 1 May 2006 09:11:56 -0700 (PDT), Bob Atchinson ... Why don't you see if the utility will give or sell you one? Many will. BI (before internet) I got...
Thanks for all the help. I used my Kill-A-Watt at work today and figured out it cost me .80 cents to charge up at work. It's 22.5 cents a kilowatt here. I...
My "warm smell" problem has gone away since I replaced the cooling duct. I have since discovered another warm spot in the power path: I'm not sure how C-Cars...
Are you looking for the micro-switches or do you need a "pot box". This is the microswitch used in the contactor system: (however, these aren't the cheap...
Thats a good question. I'm not sure. The micro switch was mentioned before when my problem started and I'm guessing it's probably the cheaper of the two if I...
On Tue, 2 May 2006 15:12:43 -0700 (PDT), "Catherine C. Burgard" ... Probably a timing issue. If the switch is too late in closing and the pedal has traveled...
Let's make sure that we are all talking about the same type of setup... Do you have a solid state controller or do you have the original contactors? I was...
My old solenoid also got warm, then malfunctioned, then it no longer "clicked". When I replaced it with a newer one and 2/0 cables, it ceased to be an issue....
also any parts store has these basic solenoids for ford starter circuits it will be ok to parallel them if needed. ... cooling ... The ... charging ... (- ... ...
I've learned what's going on from a previous C-van owner. I have a Curtis motor controller. Apparently the old contactor array consisted of 3 types of...
On Wed, 03 May 2006 11:56:46 -0000, "Eddie Gentry" ... Starter solenoids will NOT work. A starter solenoid quickly overheats and burns out. A solenoid...
I figured as much. I was sent a link by one of the EV parts vendors for an Albright 400 amp continuous service contactor. I expect I'll buy that. Rich ... ...
On Thu, 04 May 2006 00:52:44 -0000, "Tell you if you ask." ... Yes, the Albright is a great contactor. There was a group buy over on the EVDL. I picked up 10...
I have not been able to open the group site for several days. I get one of two messages. One is "There are no new messages" or "The group is not available" . I...
Neon John: Could you please post a link to that article? Or better yet upload it to the Files section of this group? Or e-mail it to me? I can't find it in the...
On Sun, 07 May 2006 05:24:09 -0000, "dobielustra" ... The 56 volt rating is for operating on a 48 volt pack at full float charge voltage, as in a telephone...
Does anyone have a source for the decals as were original on these cars? I would like to repaint the car and replace the decals as they were. Thanks, George...
On Thu, 11 May 2006 17:39:18 -0000, "gb02602" <gb02602@...> ... 30 year old adhesive is probably going to just powder off if you ever find an original...
I actually have several NOS decals...not mounted, etc. So, try to remind me, and I'll take high res pictures. I'm sure the adhesive is toast, but they are in...
On Thu, 11 May 2006 14:35:10 -0700, Lewis Schoenbrun ... I should be able to. Which ones are they? John ... John De Armond See my website for my current email...