In reply to Post #35
10000 or 6000mAh Lipo batteries but Im sure if you ask you can get lead acid
10000 or 6000mAh Lipo batteries but Im sure if you ask you can get lead acid
In reply to Post #34
Get well soon Gerry
Get well soon Gerry
In reply to Post #35
Just get Li Ion batts less prone to issues and just as powerful and lightweight
Just get Li Ion batts less prone to issues and just as powerful and lightweight
In reply to Post #38
What do the cables on the rear wheels do?
What do the cables on the rear wheels do?
In reply to Post #39
hold the stainless steel pin for the wheel height adjustment a great idea to stop the height slipping on a heavy barrow load
hold the stainless steel pin for the wheel height adjustment a great idea to stop the height slipping on a heavy barrow load
In reply to Post #40
In reply to Post #34
Does anyone know if these will fit the mk 8 power porter?
Does anyone know if these will fit the mk 8 power porter?
In reply to Post #42
I spoke with Matt last week about a kit for my MK6 power porter and he can do it. You need to fill out the order form and he needs the width between the forks and the length of the forks.
I've been trying to decide between Global Angling and BCUK. BCUK is within 28 days. Global say they have everything in stock so a few days. I'm not sure who makes the better kit though. One thing I don't like about the battery choice from Global is that the lighter batteries are LiPo which can puff up if not carefully treated and can catch fire. LiPo are normally only good for a couple of hundred cycles. BCUK use Lifepo4 which are pretty much maintenence free and good for 2000 cycles. They also stand less chance of memory issues if drained past 80% so more trips before needing charging.
BCUK want £520 for the kit including batteries and Global Angling want £470.
I spoke with Matt last week about a kit for my MK6 power porter and he can do it. You need to fill out the order form and he needs the width between the forks and the length of the forks.
I've been trying to decide between Global Angling and BCUK. BCUK is within 28 days. Global say they have everything in stock so a few days. I'm not sure who makes the better kit though. One thing I don't like about the battery choice from Global is that the lighter batteries are LiPo which can puff up if not carefully treated and can catch fire. LiPo are normally only good for a couple of hundred cycles. BCUK use Lifepo4 which are pretty much maintenence free and good for 2000 cycles. They also stand less chance of memory issues if drained past 80% so more trips before needing charging.
BCUK want £520 for the kit including batteries and Global Angling want £470.
In reply to Post #43
Can anyone tell me whats batteries they use for their kits and a rough range please? I know some of the websites give rough guide, but be nice to know what you guys are using and how you get on with them with weight, charging etc?
Can anyone tell me whats batteries they use for their kits and a rough range please? I know some of the websites give rough guide, but be nice to know what you guys are using and how you get on with them with weight, charging etc?
In reply to Post #44
Global been going longer than most and have never had any problems as far as I am aware and gets rave reviews
this is what they state
The standard battery supplied with our Energize kits.
This 6S LiPo battery has a capacity of 6000mAh and a discharge rating of 30C.
Capable of powering the Energize barrow kit for 3 - 5 miles depending on load and terrain.
OR
The Long-range battery supplied with our Energize kits.
This 6S LiPo battery has a capacity of 10000mAh and a discharge rating of 30C.
Capable of powering the Energize barrow kit for 5 - 8 miles depending on load and terrain.
Global been going longer than most and have never had any problems as far as I am aware and gets rave reviews
this is what they state
The standard battery supplied with our Energize kits.
This 6S LiPo battery has a capacity of 6000mAh and a discharge rating of 30C.
Capable of powering the Energize barrow kit for 3 - 5 miles depending on load and terrain.
OR
The Long-range battery supplied with our Energize kits.
This 6S LiPo battery has a capacity of 10000mAh and a discharge rating of 30C.
Capable of powering the Energize barrow kit for 5 - 8 miles depending on load and terrain.
Thinking of going to visit them this week as I e mail about fitting to a nash trax metro but they weren't sure if the same as the trax evo and wanted dimensions but they are less than an hour away so will call and see if I can pop down with my barrow.
In reply to Post #46
Phoned them this morning and arranged to pop in, the nash trax metro mk2 did not fit as the forks were different spacing. The guy took a prestige settup and re spaced the forks with a spacer each side and fitted perfect. Went for the long range battery and they fitted everything and threw in a battery/controller bag and hand control cover. Great service I thought and would recommend them.
Phoned them this morning and arranged to pop in, the nash trax metro mk2 did not fit as the forks were different spacing. The guy took a prestige settup and re spaced the forks with a spacer each side and fitted perfect. Went for the long range battery and they fitted everything and threw in a battery/controller bag and hand control cover. Great service I thought and would recommend them.
In reply to Post #47
Sounds Brilliant mate
they get outstanding comments for their service on the various facebook pages
I love my conversion kit on my Fox Explorer barrow especially with their superb rear wheels
Sounds Brilliant mate
they get outstanding comments for their service on the various facebook pages
I love my conversion kit on my Fox Explorer barrow especially with their superb rear wheels
I have their kit on my prestige big boy triporter barrow and can't recommend them enough. Easy to fit and so strong. I put probably 100kg+ worth of gear in one go and it takes it on the chin and keeps going even on horrible wet muddy surface.
Don't know how i managed without it. Can do 1 trip instead of 2/3 pushing and literally can 1 hand it to my swim. Well worth the money if you use your Barrow a lot. The long range battery also lasts forever.
Ps their customer service is top notch too. Always instant replies to emails and very helpful when something goes wrong. My battery charger had a lose connection they sent me a replacement on the day of enquiry next day delivery. Great company to deal with
Don't know how i managed without it. Can do 1 trip instead of 2/3 pushing and literally can 1 hand it to my swim. Well worth the money if you use your Barrow a lot. The long range battery also lasts forever.
Ps their customer service is top notch too. Always instant replies to emails and very helpful when something goes wrong. My battery charger had a lose connection they sent me a replacement on the day of enquiry next day delivery. Great company to deal with
In reply to Post #48
They don't do rear wheel kit for my barrow but took measurements so will be doing them. Just put the battery on charge in ballance mode set at 2amp and 23.65 volts but having now read the battery spec I could have upped the amps to five as the manual says its a 2 hour cycle and will switch off. Now wondering if its best to charge at five anps or to use more cycles at a lower rate to get the best life from the battery pack?
They don't do rear wheel kit for my barrow but took measurements so will be doing them. Just put the battery on charge in ballance mode set at 2amp and 23.65 volts but having now read the battery spec I could have upped the amps to five as the manual says its a 2 hour cycle and will switch off. Now wondering if its best to charge at five anps or to use more cycles at a lower rate to get the best life from the battery pack?