RE: (ET) time for a new pack...

["David Roden (Akron OH USA)" <roden ald net>]

On 9 Aug 2001, at 10:19, marty canada wrote:

> When I plug in my E-12 and check voltage with the charger on it never
> reads more than 1/2v above where it reads before I turn the charger on.
> After a full charge, with the "fuel gauge" in the white area I get a
> reading of (Max)39.2v.
> 
> This is with an all new pack and a new capacitor from Bill Gunn.

That's very low.  You should reach around 44.5 to 45 volts at the end of
the charge.  Double-check the accuracy of your meter.  Could you have a
bum diode in the charger?


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
1991 Solectria Force 144vac
1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
1979 General Engines ElectroPed 24vdc
1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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