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Old 05-05-10, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Geekybiker
The problem is the correct charger to do it without splitting the pack is $$$, not that its difficult. Then again 40ah of LiFePo4 isn't cheap either....
Yep, your right both speed and range cost money and as the old saying goes "how fast do ya wanna go?". A 12v Thunder Sky pack from Elite Power Solutions is $120 ea. or 480 bucks for 24v 40ah and it would weigh in at 48lbs (also not exactly light). Charging could be done easily with a good 12v SLA charger. A good Black & Decker automatic charger capable of 10a goes for around $40 * 2 = $80. I would recommend LVC for discharge protection (CellLog 8) that sells for around $20 * 2 = $40. Total 560 bucks. Is this cheap? Nope it sure isn't and there are cheaper batteries (lipo) that would also be lighter to carry. But you better know what your doing before you play with lipo especially this big.
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