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Global angling products (74 posts / 10,844 views)
mrjcarter mrjcarter
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Post #51 11 Aug 2022 08:55
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I just do it on 5amps, tbh I haven't got a clue with all the details of the charger lol I'm.just doing what was said to me

bigfishnet bigfishnet
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Post #52 5 Sep 2022 16:11
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Hi Gary
Did you ever make a decision as I am probably exactly the same as you. My thoughts are

Batteries BCUK seem better safer and more longer lasting but heavier
Fittings . Again BCUK look like their connectors are much better quality the GA ones which seem just like my old Power Porter ones and me being heavy handed could quite easily bend the thin prongs (and did !!)
Rear Wheels. Looks like GAP seem better value and better quality although BCUK are puncture proof
Motor. No idea as both are same spec but the BCUK one look less of a kit being all black
Delivery times . GAP much quicker in stock Vs 28 days

Has anyone here any more thoughts , lots of you have the GAP conversion has anyone had the BCUK one done. Your help would be appreciated

Thanks

mrjcarter mrjcarter
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Post #53 5 Sep 2022 17:20
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I paid to have the connectors upgraded on mine, I could barely pull them apart at times and being plastic they would have got ruined.
The metal ones are so much better and have a latch so literally no force is required
bigfishnet bigfishnet
Posts: 283
Post #54 6 Sep 2022 19:37
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Thanks James , what type did you ask for and were they the "automotive" type connectors BCUK use. Was there much of a charge for the upgrade ?
mrjcarter mrjcarter
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Post #55 6 Sep 2022 20:19
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I asked if there was an easier opening connectors as I was struggling to get them apart.
They fitted some metal ones for me, I think it was for £25.
Backintofishing
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Post #56 11 Sep 2022 09:26
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How do you order from this place? I click the link on the website and it's just a blank page?
BuzzB BuzzB
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Post #57 11 Sep 2022 10:30
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It says on their Facebook page their site is down phone them to order
Backintofishing
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Post #58 11 Sep 2022 11:04
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Nice one thanks.
Snapper1725
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Post #59 11 Sep 2022 14:31
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Know the Websites down
But when I've looked I've never seen an option for different batteries and what weight they are

Barrow conversions do a few different ones
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #60 11 Sep 2022 18:12
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In reply to Post #59
they do 2 options and it covers everything you could need surely ?
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.
Backintofishing
Posts: 139
Post #61 11 Sep 2022 18:36
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In reply to Post #60
I'm thinking the 6000 mah should be more than enough for what I do.
Goose Goose
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Post #62 11 Sep 2022 19:00
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I've got the 10amp battery version and so far used it twice on a 22 acre lake fishing the furthest swim from the car park over bumpy ground with three inclines on the way round. Take bedchair, water butt, bait bucket, large tackle bag, matt, rods, bivvy, cool box of food. This lot weighs about 100kg, it's surprised me how the weight soon adds up. Battery is at about half capacity according to the display but I'm probably going to charge it back to full capacity before my next trip as it did feel a little slower up the inclines on my way back last time, this may just be my imagination as I've got used to it. So far liking mine a lot.
It got a proper soaking in the thunder storms Wednesday and Thursday so appears the electrics are water proof.
Backintofishing
Posts: 139
Post #63 11 Sep 2022 19:41
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Maybe it's worth the little extra for the bigger batteries then. At least I've got more than enough power to use.
Goose Goose
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Post #64 11 Sep 2022 22:50
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You can also use the battery as a backup option to charge your phone ect if required. Not something I would do as I use a fair bit of power charging my phone, vape, headlight, zappa ect and would probably run it flat and end up pushing the barrow back.
mrjcarter mrjcarter
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Post #65 12 Sep 2022 19:43
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Definitely, it acts as my power pack then! No way gonna drain that on a 24/48 sesh
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