07-15-2019, 12:57 PM | #11 |
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
Interesting that they are LiFe. What is their current rating?
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07-19-2019, 07:58 AM | #12 |
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Lake Hartwell GA
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
Ordered a set of 50 AHr, yesterday. On the way. Stay tuned.....
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07-30-2019, 06:49 PM | #13 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: St. Louis
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
Any results so far on those that have received them? I have had no luck with lithium so far. I tried a couple of drop in solutions, and they have not panned out. Hoping this one is a good option.
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07-31-2019, 07:46 AM | #14 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NE Ohio
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
I got 4 60ah several weeks ago, along with their charger. Even though Club Car lead acid chargers will work, I wasn't going to take chances or shorten the battery life. I did have to bypass the OBC for the charger to work, but the sticky info here made the process easy.
I use the cart to play golf and cruise the neighborhood but my max is 27 holes. For cruising, about 5 to 9 miles, so no long trips. No issues whatsoever, but again, I haven't pushed the batteries to their supposed limit. The one thing I'm having trouble/concerns with is the state of discharge (or state of charge). Allied provided a meter but I doubt it's accuracy. Everything I've read is you need a coulomb counter for lifepo4 batteries. Voltage stays very flat until the last 10-20% of charge. Without the counter, voltage is not a reliable way to know how much juice you have left. I knew my usage should easily fall into the 60ah range, so knowing exactly my SOC is not as critical as it would be for others. Overall, I'm pleased with their product. But, in the future, I will consider pricier options that have bluetooth built into their BMS for easier monitoring and SOC. |
07-31-2019, 12:26 PM | #15 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
Using a voltmeter as an SOC meter for lithium is not practical as You have found out.
You can always add an AH meter if You want to keep track of how many AH have been used since last charge and it would also help to see the battery amps being used in case you have ever triggered the battery "max current" safety disconnect. |
08-01-2019, 07:26 AM | #16 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NE Ohio
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
Thanks for the suggestion.
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08-01-2019, 08:54 AM | #17 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Southwestern Pa.
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
That's interesting concerning the voltage readings not dropping off until the last 20% or so. On my Leaf Gen1 batteries I have the ZEVA amp-hr measurement on the screen, and it also shows the current voltage available...at rest. I have a separate volt meter from my LA days.
I actually look at the volts to determine my "remaining" charge. I know that when I drop below 50-V, I'm fast approaching the "knee" and don't have much left to use. But that's just me I guess. |
08-01-2019, 09:08 AM | #18 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
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08-02-2019, 12:12 AM | #19 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Queensland Australia
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
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More info at http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...r-install.html |
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08-06-2019, 08:29 AM | #20 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 35
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Re: Allied Lithium drop in batteries
I have had them installed for a week or so now with the only use being top speed runs around the neighborhood because it makes me smile!!! Don’t have a handle on the runtime and such so far but the power seems to be adequate and top speed around 32mph on the cart(have not installed top or rear seat yet).
Need to make sure I understand the issue mentioned above with the provided meter and take care of these batteries, I need them to last a long time! |
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