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02-09-2014, 10:23 PM | #11 |
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
The important part being left off here is the On Board Computer. I don't see it in the materials needed list. An incorrect OBC is going to limit your battery life when you make this switch. You are wasting your money doing this if your goal is to get longer battery life. The algorithm in the OBC is going to be wrong and not charge your newly installed 8v batteries properly. Another question to ask is whether you have the correct charger for the application.
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02-09-2014, 11:17 PM | #12 | ||
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
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02-09-2014, 11:52 PM | #13 |
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
Jake, Thanks for the "legwork" on this obc topic. I had considered the same issues with the charge profile. I was thinking that the T1275 (with its lower AH rating) prefers a little lower amp charge rate, but, the final voltage would be high enough to "finish the job". I know, they count all Ah out and all Ah in. The obc finish voltages have been (in my opinion) just a little high, which, from my way of thinking, would allow for a little increase in battery capacity. I feel that unless you discharge the pack all the way every time you use it (bad idea anyway), the obc should be able to cope with the Ah capacity increase.
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06-17-2014, 06:14 PM | #14 |
Not Yet Wild
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I am wanting to do the conversion, but I don't think I have the same battery box as you guys. Do you know if I will have to modify my box?
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06-17-2014, 10:34 PM | #15 |
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
You have a 2008+ Precedent. Luckily you can drop 6x8v batteries in there with absolutely no modification needed.
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06-18-2014, 09:13 AM | #16 |
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
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05-09-2015, 11:00 AM | #17 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
Thanks cgtech for the post and canine for the OBC information. Very good stuff. I recently did the conversion on a 2006 DS. Question for cgtech. Why did you remove the 4 spacers? I removed the two angle supports according to your plan with a hammer and chisel. When it got to removing the four spacers, it looked as though this would not be necessary. It appeared that the current 12 volt holders and rods along with bottom support would adequately support the 8 volt batteries. Therefore I only added two 1 1/2 inch strips of 1/8 inch alum to support each battery.
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05-17-2015, 11:00 AM | #18 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
I have a friend who used the 48vdc Li-ion Volt battery listed on ebay and used his existing charger. He says he gets almost 15 miles on a single battery. He is going to add a second one for a longer range. The nice thing is that he eliminated all the weight replacing all the lead acid with one Li-ion battery that weighs only 40lbs. Just thought you may have a interest before buying a bunch of acid that will die in a couple of years.
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03-23-2021, 01:37 PM | #19 |
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thanks everyone for your input
yeah Rakesh I have been using NERO faithfully since the hookup excuse me cause I aint so bright, I didnt know it had a conversion tool Thanks |
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