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Old 11-03-2009, 05:08 PM
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Default Re: Took the lifepo4 plunge

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That's the way to do it JRP3, build a pack 10 times over required range, then you don't have to worry about BMS I like this idea.... only its not practical for most people
I guess I could have built a 6 mile pack, but I do go to the store once in a while That will be a 13 mile round trip.
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Old 11-04-2009, 10:07 AM
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I guess I could have built a 6 mile pack, but I do go to the store once in a while That will be a 13 mile round trip.
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That's the way to do it JRP3, build a pack 10 times over required range, then you don't have to worry about BMS I like this idea.... only its not practical for most people

Well there is allways the cheap bike power for 3 miles and the only BMS you need for that is gatorade
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Old 11-04-2009, 11:51 AM
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Well there is allways the cheap bike power for 3 miles and the only BMS you need for that is gatorade
I do that sometimes, but coming home is all uphill, plus rain, snow, can't take my dog, etc.
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Old 11-04-2009, 05:26 PM
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Looks like they have 100 Ah and 200 Ah models?
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