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10-22-2012, 06:19 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Load test question (plus wiring ?)
2002 CC DS series, 6X8 (48V) system.
1) Under a load test, 5 of the six batteries test at 7.4 volts. Number 6 tests at 7.2. Total bank under load is 44.2. How does this stack up?? I have been trying to nurse these batts back to health. they are 1.5 years old, but where not maintained by the prior owner. Trojan T875. Reads 50.6 volts on the meter after a full charge. Not had a chance to truly test how long the pack lasts before a recharge is needed. Using it at the hunt lease to get to the stand. It seems to make it through the weekend, being used for appx 2 hrs each day... (does not get below 48.5 volts.) 2) just swapped out the 6 gauge cable for 4 gauge. How do I replace the negative main cable? the connector is too big to slide through the plastic plate, at the controller. I would hate to cut the connectors and re-crimp them on the new cable. Suggestions?? |
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10-22-2012, 06:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Load test question (plus wiring ?)
On 2, you could leave the existing wire through the obc connected and then take the larger guage and attach at same terminals but go around OBC so youy will have both wires attached to same place.
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10-23-2012, 01:07 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Load test question (plus wiring ?)
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The preferred route on the 4 gauge cable is to have it pass thru the hole in the computer. There are any number of threads on this subject all to do with the "hall effect" method of the computer measuring the amount of energy used to determine the amount to be returned to the batteries, and bypassing the hole has some negative implications. I am not an electrical expert but am sure there will be some informed input shortly from those who know |
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10-23-2012, 09:51 AM | #4 |
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Re: Load test question (plus wiring ?)
Thanks guys! Good stuff here. Would like to hear a few more opinions also. Anyone else?
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10-23-2012, 02:01 PM | #5 |
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Re: Load test question (plus wiring ?)
Piece of all thread through hole in obc and sandwich the ring terminal between two nuts on each end.. Use big fender washers . Then just a short piece of wire each side, one to the battery and the other to the controller.
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10-23-2012, 03:48 PM | #6 |
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Re: Load test question (plus wiring ?)
Interesting.... Now I would need a 3 to 5 inch, 4 gauge cable...
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