Hello all, This might be my first post here. I am looking
for someone with specific experience of using lead acid
batteries for powering an electric (assist) bicycle. I would
use Lithium chemistry but I live in Ecuador and importing
anything is a hassle.....those batteries top the list because
of their nature and history.
I would use deep cycle types. The load, the motor, hasn't
been purchased (I am making the trade-offs now) but
something between 350W and 1500W. The trip time is
short. Any tricks to make the normal lead acid a better
fit with the requirements of peddle assisting?
I might just try to use a normal (and less expensive) vehicle
battery. Then match the demand of a car...ie a dead
short (the starter) a couple of times a day (going full power
up a hill) and otherwise a 20A drain to 80% capacity and
daily top off. Should then last as long as it would in a car.
I think I'll build the bike in Maine in the summer and when
I fly south again take it with me. Still can not fly with the Li ion
power pack I would want. 4800 Watt hours would be nice
Thanks.....KC1CCG
for someone with specific experience of using lead acid
batteries for powering an electric (assist) bicycle. I would
use Lithium chemistry but I live in Ecuador and importing
anything is a hassle.....those batteries top the list because
of their nature and history.
I would use deep cycle types. The load, the motor, hasn't
been purchased (I am making the trade-offs now) but
something between 350W and 1500W. The trip time is
short. Any tricks to make the normal lead acid a better
fit with the requirements of peddle assisting?
I might just try to use a normal (and less expensive) vehicle
battery. Then match the demand of a car...ie a dead
short (the starter) a couple of times a day (going full power
up a hill) and otherwise a 20A drain to 80% capacity and
daily top off. Should then last as long as it would in a car.
I think I'll build the bike in Maine in the summer and when
I fly south again take it with me. Still can not fly with the Li ion
power pack I would want. 4800 Watt hours would be nice
Thanks.....KC1CCG