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Old 03-31-2008, 12:56 AM   #3
MotoRider420
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Cool Re: I have wiring and charging questions for my restoration project...

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Originally Posted by scottyb View Post
Moto, 200 is fair for the lester charger (the best name in chargers). 25 amps is a strong one. Howev.......since you are starting from scratch, why not convert to 48v since you need everything? You keep the same motor only juice it with 48v. Read around. It is a 33% increase in power. And in your case, since you need everything it is a no brainer, will cost an extra $150.
You buy 8v instead of 6 for like $15 more each!
And a 48v solenoid $50.
Use 4g wires either way!

ps: Use a voltage reducer for 12v accessories to avoid an unbalanced drain on your batteries. So either 36 or 48v to 12 and watch the amperage rating , the cheap ones are 10 amps 20 is better....
I allready ordered the 36V solenoid... I don't have enough money for the conversion, as soon as I finish this cart, I must sell it... for maybe $100 more than I put into it if I'm lucky... Plus, the poor old motor is from the late seventies...

4ga wire sounds good, so does the voltage reducer!!! where would I get a voltage reducer?
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