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Re: (ET) Motive Power Sources
Yes, interesting Jay. That’s about all i’m looking for -loading/unloading
and maybe 100’ of travel for show/display purposes.
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> On May 13, 2024, at 12:58 PM, Jay Donnaway via Elec-trak <elec-trak
> cosmos phy tufts edu> wrote:
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> I'm not sure what type of drive motor the E16 has, but on my
> series-wound and permanent magnet machines, I just clip on a 12V
> jump-starting box directly to the motor terminals (complete with heavy
> duty on-off switch). The tractors can climb the ramp into a U-Haul
> trailer in LL on a tiny 12V battery alone!
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> Date: Sun, 12 May 2024 15:05:55 -0400
> From: Mike Finck <mikefinck rocketmail com>
> To: "elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> Subject: (ET) motive power sources
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> I recall reading/hearing that an Electrak can be motive by plugging in
> the charger (with an extension cord) and using it as a power source,
> sans batteries. Comments?
>
> Also i was wanting a temporary/portable battery pack just for short
> distance moves for an E-16 that i do not keep batteries in. Seeing the
> battery powered ZTR mowers using multiple tool batteries for power I
> schemed up a tote box using 4 Ryobi 18v tool batteries wiring them to
> produce 36v. I had found caps/sleeves/adapters that slip over the
> battery post with 12ga leads. Perfect. And the tractor worked! However,
> one of the off-brand batts failed. I disposed of it months ago but
> recent reflection i believe I used 2-3amp/hr and 2-1.5amp/hr batts.
> Perhaps that is relevant info.
> As an aside, what might the range be for 4-3amp/hr batts?
> Thanks for any discussion ?
> Mike
> Pix would be fun but i don?t know how to keep them from being scrubbed.
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