Re: (ET) 12 volt batteries for E12

["david kirk net" <david kirk net>]

What kind of runtime can he expect using this 3 battery arrangement? Since 
we don't know the size of the battery consider the larger 31 size. I'm 
going down this same path but using a Minn Kota 3 battery charger for 
automatic charging and equalization. 

On Jun 8, 2024, 1:04 PM, at 1:04 PM, Darryl McMahon <darryl econogics com> 
wrote:
>One issue will be no 18-volt tap for powering lifts.
>
>If you can manage with 12-volts for the lifts (slower but will work - 
>although it feels like an eternity with the snowthrower).
>
>Assuming the 12-volters don't weigh 130 pounds each, reduced capacity 
>(run time).
>
>If you're using the original charger, you need cell caps that allow
>gassing.
>
>I would go with 1 battery front, 2 rear as that mimics the original 
>voltage distribution and spreads the weight similarly to the original. 
>If you need more weight for the steering wheels to do their job, then
>go 
>with 2 in front.
>
>Darryl
>
>On 2024-06-08 12:35 p.m., Cameron B wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> So I’m fairly amateur when it comes to my E12. I’m mechanically
>inclined but Just wondering if there are any drawbacks from using 3x
>12volt batteries.  My pack is completely dead.  And cost difference is
>huge vs going with 6@6V.
>> 
>> Also is there any specific way anyone has wired them?.  1 battery up
>front 2 under seat?.
>>   
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 
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