How's that Vicor working for you? I bought one too but then I heard that it would shut off if you draw too many amps so I wasn't sure if I wanted to use it or...
How many amps do lights take ?? head - tail - turning etc ... loads higher than the ... during light loads. ... handling all the lights ... inverter and a...
So on a 48 volt system at 45 mph how many amps are folks drawing. The idea is to use a genset on trailer to occasionally travel 40 miles I figured I need a...
For my DC-DC I use 3 Vicor converters. They convert 48v to 5v. If you use the 5v ones, they will not shut down if you overdraw on them. They current limit...
With a lot of calling and checking, we have found some better prices on T105 and similar batteries, which brings up another question. Have folks found...
... A citi typically uses 400-500 watt-hours per mile. You can figure back from that. It isn't anywhere near 200 amps. John -- John De Armond See my website...
I can shed some hear say on this. after talking to some golf cart dealers Most had something like this to say, Of course keep in mind they were of the mind...
"each headlight draws around 4 amperes of electricity, usually at around 14 volts (while the engine is running). That's 55 watts each (at 12 volts) or about 75...
Here is some electric load info I took a while back from my 1976 Citicar - Component load info - (12 volt items) Brake lights - 3.8 amps (2.8 with LED lamps) ...
Using the stock Citicar motor (either 3.5 or 6hp), you probably won't be able to push enough amps through the brush wires (small stranded wires - teeny...
... I don't see any problem other than a 48 volt citi won't do anywhere near that speed/range. Going at it from the other direction, if you have 220 amp-hour...
If you want to realize your dream of reaching 45mph, you'll have to find a 6hp motor and swap them. But you well never get the range you want, without adding...
... is gone and I ... members who have ... required is a GPS ... Street Atlas) and ... anyone is ... betting that ... AXE's data logging ... Citi. ... John - ...
Need to go 50 miles round trip to a distribution center. Could charge during the day/hrs in town Need help with Hybrid/IC engine and alternator to make the...
I wanted a citi car but could not find one. Also I wanted a 4 passenger ... 4 door car 48 volts is fine and prefered for my solar I need 20-50 millege...
I use a vicor 48v to 12v 150 watt converter with a 12 v battery also. I have 2 units connected in parellel to get 12v 300 watt. I have 4 extra vicor units...
Hi Phil, I would like to buy 2 of your Vicor converters if you still have them. My zip is 98250 (WA State). If you give me a total, I can PayPal the $$ or send...
Phil, I am putting in 48 volts + a new convertor, probably a 450. would like to go with 60 volts later- adding 12 volts to run accessories. Is what I need is a...
I installed a desulfator. Is it of any value? Maybe a little, but probably not very much. I doubt if I would get another one. The best thing you can do for...
On the brakes, EV Performance has a good technical article on brakes. Be sure to get that. You will probably need seals. And, depending on how rusted they...
Jim - What is the reason with going with 60 volts? The reason I ask is that 60 volts is an odd match - hard to find good chargers, unusual number of...
... Tom, thanks for the reply. I am not ready for 72 now, but Glenn at EV performance stated I could add another battery up to 60 volts to run my accessories....
I have considered going to 60V on my 6HP Comuta. Since I already have a programmable Zivan charger and 7245 controller, it wouldn't be that hard. If you...
Jim - DC-DC converters typically have a range of input voltages they can work with - I have a Meanwell SD-200C-12 (48vdc in, 12v 16.7 amps out) that works at...
Jim, I am sending you two converter, without charge.as soon as I get dug out of the snow and can get to the post.. Also with them will be a block diagrahm of...
Found out my car is not what it was advertised. It is a 3.5 HP and a 36 volt setup. My options is to continue with the 36 and spend about $1,000 to get it...
32VDC? Was there such a time that the C-Cars weas 32? Maybe the former owner didn't have the need for 48, so he ran @ 32. How's the car its self? If it was...
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