I have a PakTrakr on my batteries. I noticed the reduced range after I installed
the Delta-Q. It was set to the wrong algorithm and I didn't notice. It was
charging the batteries to 15volts for about a week. I've since fixed it, but the
range is still down.
I always charge before it reaches 50%, it did sit for a week when the Chinese
charger died...
Where does one get a CycleAnalyst?
Thanks

--- In Xebra_EV@yahoogroups.com, "fred_dot_u" <fred_dot_u@...> wrote:
>
>
> I would not consider that a BLS is the answer to your woes, but that's
> just a general estimation. If you've not let the vehicle sit for long
> periods with partial charge; if you've kept it charged after each trip,
> sulfation is not likely to be a factor and the BLS is aimed at battery
> de-sulfating.
>
> Shorted cells will drag down the entire battery, especially under load.
>
> Do you have a PakTrakr or CycleAnalyst installed? The first device is a
> good way to see how your entire pack performs, both under load and under
> charge. The second is an excellent device to help keep you from
> over-discharging the pack. Over-discharging a pack can result in
> substantially reduced range in a short time. The CycleAnalyst is a
> top-notch "fuel-gauge" type device.
>
> Do you have equalizers on the pack? PowerCheqs or BattEQs?
>
> fred
>
>
> --- In Xebra_EV@yahoogroups.com, "pastaffo" <pastaffo@> wrote:
> >
> > I'm thinking about getting a BLS, as my range after 1 yr.on my DEKAs
> seems to be around 11 miles... I'm wondering, What are the symptoms of a
> shorted cell? The batteries all stay within .2 volts of each other,
> except under load when they stay within .4 volts.
> > I think my Chinese charger may have hurt them or the miss-set
> algorithm on my new Delta-Q.
> > Thanks for any help you can give me. Patrick
> >
>