In reply to Post #65
really ? have you got a lead acid battery then ?
as I have got the Lipo 6000mAh on mine
really ? have you got a lead acid battery then ?
as I have got the Lipo 6000mAh on mine
In reply to Post #66
It's mentioned in the upgrade package kit
It's mentioned in the upgrade package kit
In reply to Post #66
oh just seen the phone charger box for the Lipo batteries but it needs to be ordered at the time of purchase or you can send your old controler back to be upgraded
LINKY POO
oh just seen the phone charger box for the Lipo batteries but it needs to be ordered at the time of purchase or you can send your old controler back to be upgraded LINKY POO
In reply to Post #69
The early controller i have from them has a 12v output lead and plug already on it and global sell or at least used to sell a lead that plugs into this with a 12v cig lighter connection in this they put a adapter with a usb and usb c connecter in it.
It would also take any other cig adapter
The early controller i have from them has a 12v output lead and plug already on it and global sell or at least used to sell a lead that plugs into this with a 12v cig lighter connection in this they put a adapter with a usb and usb c connecter in it.
It would also take any other cig adapter
In reply to Post #69
Lol got it at the time of order 😉
Lol got it at the time of order 😉
In reply to Post #52
Sorry mate. Not been on here for a while as going through a messy separation. Yes, I've ordered the kit from BCUK only because IMHO the batteries are better. I've had LiPo's before and they are more hassle than it's worth. The one's that Global provide are the soft packs which are even worse for getting damaged. If they Haddon the LiFo batteries I would have gone with them. Unfortunately Mitch has been inundated with work so is behind on his orders but he's taken on 2 extra staff members for future orders. I've been told mine should be here by the end of the month.
I believe Global and BCUK are both excellent companies to order from. It was purely down to battery choice for me.
Sorry mate. Not been on here for a while as going through a messy separation. Yes, I've ordered the kit from BCUK only because IMHO the batteries are better. I've had LiPo's before and they are more hassle than it's worth. The one's that Global provide are the soft packs which are even worse for getting damaged. If they Haddon the LiFo batteries I would have gone with them. Unfortunately Mitch has been inundated with work so is behind on his orders but he's taken on 2 extra staff members for future orders. I've been told mine should be here by the end of the month.
I believe Global and BCUK are both excellent companies to order from. It was purely down to battery choice for me.
In reply to Post #72
Don't worry, after what you'd written about LiPo batteries safety (having watched some very scary You Tube videos) and longevity I made the same choice as you and ordered the BCUK kit with their light weight LiFePo one's .Also looking at the connectors they seem more robust
Mitch was very helpful as I wanted an extra connector near the throttle switch so I could just remove the arms from the barrow to store them (Fox Explorer DeLuxe)
I've ordered their rear wheel conversion as in the past I have found the super chunky type tyres just seem to clog up with mud really quickly
I agree both seem really good companies to deal with !!
Thanks again for your help
Don't worry, after what you'd written about LiPo batteries safety (having watched some very scary You Tube videos) and longevity I made the same choice as you and ordered the BCUK kit with their light weight LiFePo one's .Also looking at the connectors they seem more robust
Mitch was very helpful as I wanted an extra connector near the throttle switch so I could just remove the arms from the barrow to store them (Fox Explorer DeLuxe)
I've ordered their rear wheel conversion as in the past I have found the super chunky type tyres just seem to clog up with mud really quickly
I agree both seem really good companies to deal with !!
Thanks again for your help
Hi, i built one, just before, Global etc were just starting out with barrow kits.
Followed facebook page etc.
Bit back, Hobby King is good for Lithium batterys etc, trouble was at time battery/ batteries, wanted £30 P & P.
So ended up 2 x Lead Acid 15AH, there not that massive/ heavy, certainly compared to 22AH.
Don't look as bad on Hobby King at mo, but i'm OK with what i have (but you never know).
One thing you have couple more options with controller most peeps have got.
You have reverse wire's (2), some have used them with a simple switch & works well by looks.
note; not talking about the learning wires (for reversing wheel spin direction, if spinning wrong way).
Another option 2 x wires again, theres a electric brake option (simple switch again needed).
Not looked recently, but not seen any info/ results of doing this ?
Both look useful, especially electric brake, backing down a steep bit of bank.
Yet again have Global etc tried them & results ?
Bob
ps one thing with Lithium batteries, they start degrading as soon as there made, you want as fresh as possible.
Don't buy a spare & stick it on a shelf, it will be degrading just like one your using.
They like tip topping up, so don't worry about charging up all the time.
They have low self discharge. If not using for a fair while thou, leave at about OTOH 80% charge.
Good info on sites like Battery University, Battery Forums etc. Bit heavy reading thou.
Don't want treating like Lead Acid, NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride).
Followed facebook page etc.
Bit back, Hobby King is good for Lithium batterys etc, trouble was at time battery/ batteries, wanted £30 P & P.
So ended up 2 x Lead Acid 15AH, there not that massive/ heavy, certainly compared to 22AH.
Don't look as bad on Hobby King at mo, but i'm OK with what i have (but you never know).
One thing you have couple more options with controller most peeps have got.
You have reverse wire's (2), some have used them with a simple switch & works well by looks.
note; not talking about the learning wires (for reversing wheel spin direction, if spinning wrong way).
Another option 2 x wires again, theres a electric brake option (simple switch again needed).
Not looked recently, but not seen any info/ results of doing this ?
Both look useful, especially electric brake, backing down a steep bit of bank.
Yet again have Global etc tried them & results ?
Bob
ps one thing with Lithium batteries, they start degrading as soon as there made, you want as fresh as possible.
Don't buy a spare & stick it on a shelf, it will be degrading just like one your using.
They like tip topping up, so don't worry about charging up all the time.
They have low self discharge. If not using for a fair while thou, leave at about OTOH 80% charge.
Good info on sites like Battery University, Battery Forums etc. Bit heavy reading thou.
Don't want treating like Lead Acid, NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride).
Hi
Just received my conversion today and fitted it, absolute doddle
Now my issue is the battery and charger ( got the 10000 one)
Reading through the charger book is a mine field 🙄
Never delt with batteries or charger like this before
Can anyone advice what settings etc to charge on please before I knacker it or burn the house down
Cheers
Just received my conversion today and fitted it, absolute doddle
Now my issue is the battery and charger ( got the 10000 one)
Reading through the charger book is a mine field 🙄
Never delt with batteries or charger like this before
Can anyone advice what settings etc to charge on please before I knacker it or burn the house down
Cheers
In reply to Post #75
You should have received some instructions, they maybe in one of the emails sent to you when the order was confirmed. They're also on the web site under “user manuals”. If you're concerned about the battery charging then I recommend getting a Bat safe.
You should have received some instructions, they maybe in one of the emails sent to you when the order was confirmed. They're also on the web site under “user manuals”. If you're concerned about the battery charging then I recommend getting a Bat safe.
In reply to Post #76
Thanks for the info 👍
Battery now on charge, came with a safe bag for charging
Edit
Battery now charged but only seems to be showing 3/4 charged on controller, anyone know if this is right
Thanks for the info 👍
Battery now on charge, came with a safe bag for charging
Edit
Battery now charged but only seems to be showing 3/4 charged on controller, anyone know if this is right
In reply to Post #77
Had exactly the same questions.link below and bookmark as you will forget every time! The important bit is balance charge not fast charge. It's a brilliant bit of kit
https://globalap.co.uk/Setup%20Instructions.pdf
Had exactly the same questions.link below and bookmark as you will forget every time! The important bit is balance charge not fast charge. It's a brilliant bit of kit
https://globalap.co.uk/Setup%20Instructions.pdf
In reply to Post #77
Put it on another charge, the charger will automatically cut out when all the cells reach 4.2V. If you don't do this you'll end up with unbalanced cells. Make sure you check it regularly when charging. You might want to get a LiPo battery checker as well so you can check the voltage of each cell after you have used it. There's loads of stuff on YouTube about LiPo batteries, most of it is rubbish but its useful to understand how LiPo batteries work.
Put it on another charge, the charger will automatically cut out when all the cells reach 4.2V. If you don't do this you'll end up with unbalanced cells. Make sure you check it regularly when charging. You might want to get a LiPo battery checker as well so you can check the voltage of each cell after you have used it. There's loads of stuff on YouTube about LiPo batteries, most of it is rubbish but its useful to understand how LiPo batteries work.
Speckledhen and 55s
Thank you for your advice, help and link
I'll put it on charge again 👍
Thank you for your advice, help and link
I'll put it on charge again 👍