Coming soon, the greatest Favorit project ever! (Probably)

[philje123]

Is there any chance that you would be able to use one of those solar trickle chargers?

You could just leave it in the back window... that way when you're parked up it will be sticking a bit of charge back into the batteries.

Phil

[favguy]

Hi all,

Yes the batteries are very heavy! Total battery weight will be between around 520 to 560Kg's dependant on the final choice Suspension springs will be updated to accomodate the extra weight. Although, I do lose around 200Kg's from the petrol component removal.


Yes, I think the controller works by chopping the voltage, switching on and off at very high frequency, if it fails, (which is unlikely with the chosen unit, very good reputation against failure) it does fail full on! hence two contactors are used to cut power by the ignition switch in the event of failure (for safety in the event of one arcing closed) a further manual release for the master breaker is installed (see picture above) and then an inertia switch to cut the power in the event of an impact!, so hopefully I've got safety covered.

Re the solar trickle charger, these are 12v and the best give out about 5 watts!, I might use one to top off the 12v auxillery system battery, but even for this it would have to be out in the light for days to have much of an effect.

Regards

Paul

[youngsyd]

Im very impressed with this paul, i really cant wait to see it!

Got an ETA for completion?

[favguy]

Hi Steve,
I'd really like to have it done before the end of the year, depends on finding time and some money for it as I'm currently committing far too much of both to my business! This should ease by the end of August I hope when I can get stuck in properly