MB-1-E Part Five: Some parts arrive ... (some don't)
Hey All,
I was out on the road today (work related) and got a call that the UPS guy just left two packages.
When I got home, I opened up the heavy one and my batteries were burried under a pile of styrofoam peanuts, don't ya just hate those things ...
... so I finally get rid of the peanuts and there's another box inside of the first. I open that one and count only 7 batteries ... dang, I ordered 8.
Too late to call about it so I emailed the retailer and within half an hour got a reply that one battery had to be shipped from another warehouse and would be here tomorrow. Whew! That's a relief. Checked the voltages and they are all around 12.6-12.7V and the package had no damage. YaHoo! I have Amp Hours!!
Next, I open the other package and it's from the retailer that I ordered the Controller and Throttle from. More peanuts, pulled out the plastic bag and there was the twist grip throttle but NO CONTROLLER.
Looked at the invoice an it indicates both items.
Too late to call about it so I emailed the retailer.
No reply yet, so hopefully they can give me an answer on why they didn't send it.
They charged me for it, of course, and it wasn't cheap so I wish they would at least make a note on the invoice, email me or something.
It's probably in another package shipping out of another warehouse or back ordered but I'm not very happy that they do things this way.
Hopefully it's on the way and I'll have to eat my words tomorrow.
That's all that happened on the MB-I-E Electric Mountain Bike today.
Dave
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Re: Some parts arrive ... (some don't) ... Part Five
Dave,
From the motor to the controller, 6 gauge welding cable, available from welding suppliers. Between the batteries I would'nt use anything smaller than 8 gauge. Others may say you could use 10 gauge between the batteries and controller. Probably the most any pair of batteries will contribute is 25 amps to the controller. The 6 gauge is available from welding supply houses as well as the lugs. Better lugs are tin plated, they are available from KTA services online for the 6 gauge lugs. For the 8 gauge blade connectors, try Radio Shack, or a local ham radio shop. Local shops around here charge a $1.50 a lug, local electrical supply houses charge about $2.50 a lug. KTA charges 25 cents a lug, and the lugs are plated, crimp better, and are a perfect fit for the welding cable they sell.
You need a fuse, again KTA services, or a local ham shop. Battery disconnect switch, KTA services. KTA services will mail you a catalog, better to just call them. I gave my catalog to a friend down here in Dallas so I can't give you the part #'s.
Properly made connections do not need to be soldered, a little vaseline stops corrosion on each terminal connection. Not sure if you should use vaseline on the blade connectors, some have had problems with that type of connection, make sure the blades are the best you can find.
Ya, it's a lot of fun putting stuff together on the table waiting on backordered supplies,,,,is'nt it.
chuck
[b]AGM BATTERIES[/b]
Re: Some parts arrive ... (some don't) ... Part Five
That's a goldmine of information Chuck!
Very helpful, indeed ... and greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
MB-1-E
Electric - Bridgestone MB-1 Mountain Bike
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Dave B
MB-1-E
<a href="http://visforvoltage.org/book-page/996-mountain-bike-conversion-24v-3-4h... - Bridgestone MB-1 Mountain Bike</a>
Re: Some parts arrive ... (some don't) ... Part Five
I'm glad people like you let us all know what we are in for when we purchase stuff like this through the mail. A very insightful post . Thanks!
Mark
Electric Bicycles and Scooters
Re: Some parts arrive ... (some don't) ... Part Five
My missing battery did arrive the next day as promised by the retailer when called. The controller has not arrived yet, but should be here any day now, according to the other retailer.
I ordered some #35 chain off eBay, and the seller sent me an email offering a refund or said he would get a shipment in a couple of days, I opted to wait.
At least the seller was in communication and let me know.
We just need to be patient and I don't want to jinx myself, but I've actually been very lucky and always eventually received everything that I've ever ordered online. It sure can, however, get confusing when orders are shipped in several boxes and no communication is made.
I'd suggest always making sure that an online retailer has an email address, physical address and phone number listed on the site, before purchasing.
It helps in case there is any confusion so you can contact them easily. And, of course, always look for the secure site "LOCK" when information is given to a retailer.
I know this is a rather obvious statement, but it's easy to overlook it or forget in the passion of buying something online sometimes.
Bottom Line: It's just darn tough waiting on neat stuff to arrive. ;)
Dave
MB-1-E
Electric - Bridgestone MB-1 Mountain Bike
Icon Photo of lighning striking Eiffel Tower Jun 3, 1902, taken by MG Loppe'
Dave B
MB-1-E
<a href="http://visforvoltage.org/book-page/996-mountain-bike-conversion-24v-3-4h... - Bridgestone MB-1 Mountain Bike</a>