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06-16-2014, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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G1 36v-48v conversion
I am working on a cart for a buddy. He needs new batteries so I suggested buying 6-8v batteries. Any problems with this? Will the wiper arm speed control handle it?
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06-16-2014, 09:30 AM | #2 |
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Re: G1 36v-48v conversion
I know someone who has done it just by changing the batts and charger to 48v. This works, but is dangerous, if the contactor sticks, you will crash into something or burn to the ground, you will have no way to put it in neutral (keyswitch is also f&r). Even if brakes are able to stop it, the speed control coils will get hot enough for fire. Changing the solenoid is not an option (none available in 48v). I would suggest getting a very heavy duty marine battery disconnect, and install it within reach of drivers seat, so you can shut it down if something goes bad.
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06-16-2014, 09:50 AM | #3 | |
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Re: G1 36v-48v conversion
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06-16-2014, 02:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: G1 36v-48v conversion
You appearently have not seen the forward and reverse scheme used for a G1e. Its not so simple. The conatctors are specific to G1 only. Its so bad that when one goes bad, its often not even worth fixing the cart. When you flip the seat up and see the "rats nest" of wires that are supposed to be there you will see what im talking about. You could buy the reversing contactor setup like a 48v parcar uses, but it costs more than the cart is worth, and if you are not familiar with this design, you will be shaking your head asking "why did i take this project on?". Thats why i suggest getting a big emergency disconnect instead.
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06-17-2014, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: G1 36v-48v conversion
well, then 36v it is. Thanks for the help!
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