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Old 05-05-2009, 07:54 AM   #10
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Default Re: 4-12 volt Battery Pack Run Times compared to 6 8 volt

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Originally Posted by oxfordlawn View Post
well I am back to my earlier question...
When checking pack voltage to see whats left, is the true reading best done immediately after stopping, after 15 mins. or so, or what. We all say to watch the packs discharge voltage, but at what point is this the true voltage left. Doesn't the voltage go back up a little when left sitting(a couple hours), which may give a false reading?
Oxfordlawn

Yesterday I checked at 5 minutes, 15 minutes and 30 minutes give or take. Didn't stay and watch the whole time but... 5 minutes showed 49.5, 15 showed 49.9 and 30 minutes showed 49.9 so I'd say 15 minutes is plenty of time. Next time I'll stay up to the 15 minutes to see exactly when the final number stays up. I'm attaching 2 pictures of my Garmin, from Sunday and Monday. Monday I hit 27.8 WOT and many times hit 27mph going around without wife or fur kids on the cart. Overall at 49.9 I had 80% left of the pack, (30% usable taking it down to 1/2,) after going 16.42 miles with a moving time of 1.34 hours and an average moving speed of 10.4mph.

Oh, and did I mention 27.8 mph with my PlumQuick motor without wires or controller but with 22" tall tires? LOL It's ALL Good!
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