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by Ian_Fearn
Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:03 am
Forum: All things battery related
Topic: 220ah Leisure Battery
Replies: 11
Views: 25202

Thanks!

So if i've got this right then, you're running at 120V with 200Ah?
by Ian_Fearn
Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: All things battery related
Topic: 220ah Leisure Battery
Replies: 11
Views: 25202

Sorry to ask a stupid question (I am new to this :D ) but why did you replace 10 batteries with 20?
by Ian_Fearn
Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: All things battery related
Topic: 220ah Leisure Battery
Replies: 11
Views: 25202

They look remarkable value for money.

Could slash the cost of my conversion big time!!!
by Ian_Fearn
Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Citroen Berlingo Electrique or other PSA vehicles
Topic: Berlingo EV and other questions
Replies: 7
Views: 10647

aminorjourney wrote:Hi Ian,

Actually, I know of a City El for sale in Colchester, and a pack of lithium Ion batteries for sale too in Bristol!

Nikki.


Tell me more :D
by Ian_Fearn
Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Conversions
Topic: Conversion Opinions Sought
Replies: 6
Views: 18210

The more research I do suggests range is quite limited on lead acid. Any less than 50 miles for my use would be pretty pointless.

So far i've not considered Li batteries but i guess i'm talking IRO £5000 which puts the project well beyond the budget.

EDIT: I'm in Derbyshire
by Ian_Fearn
Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: All things battery related
Topic: 220ah Leisure Battery
Replies: 11
Views: 25202

Thanks for the reply Peter, do you have any more info on the batteries you've got now?

Cheers, Ian
by Ian_Fearn
Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Citroen Berlingo Electrique or other PSA vehicles
Topic: Berlingo EV and other questions
Replies: 7
Views: 10647

Having looked through this site I'd love a City-El but I guess finding one wouldnt be easy and it wouldnt be very practical for me. I think i'll be going down the DIY route to be honest. The Blingo would almost certainly be the most sensible option but i like a challenge. I rode my first electric bi...
by Ian_Fearn
Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: Conversions
Topic: Conversion Opinions Sought
Replies: 6
Views: 18210

I joined the BVS this evening too so am hoping to get to some meetings at some point. When is the next gathering?
by Ian_Fearn
Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Conversions
Topic: Conversion Opinions Sought
Replies: 6
Views: 18210

Hi Nikki, I bought http://www.amazon.co.uk/Build-Your-Own-Electric-Vehicle/dp/0830642315/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213906186&sr=8-2. I've got a 4 hour wait on saturday so i intend to start reading it more thoroughly. Is the 'Convert it' book better? Anybody got a 2nd hand copy they...
by Ian_Fearn
Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: All things battery related
Topic: 220ah Leisure Battery
Replies: 11
Views: 25202

220ah Leisure Battery

http://www.lake-renewable-energy.com/inc/sdetail/1200

Does anybody have any experience of these?

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