Made Upgrades today, a little disappointed

[GABulldawg]

First let me say, ScottyB rocks! Fast shipping, great email response and took my call today halfway through to answer a few questions.

I did hd fr contactor, 500a controller, 200/800 solenoid and new key switch.

Here is the email I just sent Scotty, thought I might get some other thoughts/opinions here...

I have a gradual hill in front of my house and even with these upgrades it still labors. Its not a huge hill, just long and steady incline.

So...my 36v pack is brand new so hasn't been through the conditioning cycle yet. Only one charge so far. Was at 38.4 when I started tonight. So full charge.

So I ak now debating going back to my battery guy and trading out for 6 - 8v and the 48v charger. I think he would do the swap.

So, would the 404 package work on 48? Would I need the different solenoid?

And is it worth the upgrade, will there be much difference?

The longer I wait the less chance I have of him making the swap, buddy or not.

[TerryH]

Going to 48v is well worth it. You will need a 48v solenoid.

[rbuggies48IN]

Do you have a digital volt meter? This would give you an idea with whats going on with the 'pack' when you 'do-the-hill'. This forum said a 1.5 volt drop is about 100 amps of draw. 48 v will give you more torque and speed. Scottyb, of course, is one of the exceptional experts on this forum. What motor do you have?

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by TerryH

Going to 48v is well worth it. You will need a 48v solenoid.

Not necessarily, see my email response and illustrations that came with the reversing contactor that illustrate how to do this with the 36v reversing contactor - apply the same technique to the main solenoid using 32 or 36v.