Well, at long, long, last I finally had free time to 'electrify' my trike. I'd like to offer a huge 'Thank You' for all the invaluable advice given to me by members of this forum in getting to this point.
I've now been for a couple of inaugural shake-down rides (a mile at most), and on both occasions have been alarmed by the (apparent) rapid emptying of the battery. I've just returned from a half-mile run on power levels 1 & 2 and the display shows empty. The battery LED's disagree, thankfully. When it first happened, I was worried that the newly-bought battery was defective, as the LED indicator was showing 3 green and one red light (my cordless garden tools show 4 green when full). However, I've been in touch with the suppliers (Eclipse Bikes), who assure me that this is normal and one red light will always illuminate.
The throttle is connected, but wasn't used. I've checked the connections and they're all correct, so I'd be grateful for guidance on what might be the cause and solution, please.
My setup:
Motor: Q128 201 (260) rpm in 20" wheel, running at 48v
Controller: KT36/48 17A
Display: KT-LCD6
Throttle
Wuxing brake levers
No speed sensor
PAS with Dual Hall sensor
48v 12Ah Battery with Samsung 30Q Cells
I've now been for a couple of inaugural shake-down rides (a mile at most), and on both occasions have been alarmed by the (apparent) rapid emptying of the battery. I've just returned from a half-mile run on power levels 1 & 2 and the display shows empty. The battery LED's disagree, thankfully. When it first happened, I was worried that the newly-bought battery was defective, as the LED indicator was showing 3 green and one red light (my cordless garden tools show 4 green when full). However, I've been in touch with the suppliers (Eclipse Bikes), who assure me that this is normal and one red light will always illuminate.
The throttle is connected, but wasn't used. I've checked the connections and they're all correct, so I'd be grateful for guidance on what might be the cause and solution, please.
My setup:
Motor: Q128 201 (260) rpm in 20" wheel, running at 48v
Controller: KT36/48 17A
Display: KT-LCD6
Throttle
Wuxing brake levers
No speed sensor
PAS with Dual Hall sensor
48v 12Ah Battery with Samsung 30Q Cells