Charging a Coyote Connect battery

[oyster]

Partner has been given (sort-of) a Coyote Connect folder - two/three years old. Looks to be in excellent condition. The problem is that the owner cannot locate the charger.

If we decide to keep it, no problem, we buy a charger, of which there are several readily available. Trouble is two-fold: We don't know if she will want it the bike at all and we don't know if the battery is any good at all! The cost of these we can factor in, if we know where we are.

On the positive side, a little red light does work on the battery. Seems to show 20%. But probably not charged for two years or more.

Has anyone got any excellent ideas for charging the battery up on a one-off basis? I don't think I have anything rated at 24V. Almost every other voltage from 1.2 to 18, and 36!

 

[Deleted member 4366]

You need 29.4v to charge it, so only a lithium battery charger or a lab-type power supply will do it. Chargers only cost £10, so what's the problem?

 

[oyster]

You need 29.4v to charge it, so only a lithium battery charger or a lab-type power supply will do it. Chargers only cost £10, so what's the problem?

Problem is ignorance!

I found specific chargers for this bike at about £26 - which would be cheap for long term use. But I was unaware of £10 chargers.

Have you got a link to a suitable product that doesn't have to come all the way from China? We'd like to try it out asap.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Jeez, don't you guys know how Ebay or Aliexpress works

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29-4-42-54-6V-1-5-2A-100-240V-Electric-Bike-Lithium-Battery-Charger-Adapter-New/282785122859?hash=item41d74e8a2b:m:m20RXfYzvVIcToWBzwqjjhw

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/LiitoKala-High-quality-29-4V-2A-electric-bike-lithium-battery-charger-for-24V-2A-lithium-battery/32812255114.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.9.n3dbKu&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10340_10548_10341_10192_10190_10084_10083_10613_10615_10307_10614_10301_10303_10059_10314_10184_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142-10613,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=d1f11cb6-c3d9-461d-825c-1f8fd7df9d47-0&algo_pvid=d1f11cb6-c3d9-461d-825c-1f8fd7df9d47&priceBeautifyAB=0

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2A-29-4V-charger-for-24V-25-2V-25-9V-29-4V-7S-lithium-battery-pack/32827216230.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.104.n3dbKu&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10340_10548_10341_10192_10190_10084_10083_10613_10615_10307_10614_10301_10303_10059_10314_10184_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=d1f11cb6-c3d9-461d-825c-1f8fd7df9d47-13&algo_pvid=d1f11cb6-c3d9-461d-825c-1f8fd7df9d47&priceBeautifyAB=0

Three different connectors there, so choose the right one or cut it off and put your own on.

Always check the polarity before connecting, even if it's the right connector.

 

[Nealh]

UK one though probably need to change the jack plug, a lot of common ones are 5.5mm x 2.5mm dc plug/socket.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mobility-Scooter-BATTERY-CHARGER-24v-1-6-Amp-UK-Plug-Pride-GoGo-Elite-Traveller/162801293975?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20131017132637&meid=2ba0ad5a850f4b0cb465265adff435a9&pid=100033&rk=7&rkt=8&sd=152857577927&_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042


If you have 5.5 x 2.5 jack plugs then this requires no soldering and dead simple to fit.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PLUGZ2GO-SET-OF-MALE-FEMALE-2-5MM-X-5-5MM-DC-POWER-CONNECTORS-for-CCTV-REPAIRS/221500794870?hash=item339279e7f6:m:m5envzGV8evBQGCpi7ZTEWQ

 

[oyster]

Jeez, don't you guys know how Ebay or Aliexpress works

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29-4-42-54-6V-1-5-2A-100-240V-Electric-Bike-Lithium-Battery-Charger-Adapter-New/282785122859?hash=item41d74e8a2b:m:m20RXfYzvVIcToWBzwqjjhw

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/LiitoKala-High-quality-29-4V-2A-electric-bike-lithium-battery-charger-for-24V-2A-lithium-battery/32812255114.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.9.n3dbKu&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10340_10548_10341_10192_10190_10084_10083_10613_10615_10307_10614_10301_10303_10059_10314_10184_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142-10613,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=d1f11cb6-c3d9-461d-825c-1f8fd7df9d47-0&algo_pvid=d1f11cb6-c3d9-461d-825c-1f8fd7df9d47&priceBeautifyAB=0

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2A-29-4V-charger-for-24V-25-2V-25-9V-29-4V-7S-lithium-battery-pack/32827216230.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.104.n3dbKu&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10340_10548_10341_10192_10190_10084_10083_10613_10615_10307_10614_10301_10303_10059_10314_10184_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=d1f11cb6-c3d9-461d-825c-1f8fd7df9d47-13&algo_pvid=d1f11cb6-c3d9-461d-825c-1f8fd7df9d47&priceBeautifyAB=0

Three different connectors there, so choose the right one or cut it off and put your own on.

Always check the polarity before connecting, even if it's the right connector.

Thanks for the suggestions. All of those are listed with an end of January or later delivery. I had found many apparently suitable chargers but at much higher price - so when you suggested about £10 I was hopeful.

 

[Marwood Hill]

I have myself today also acquired a Coyote Connect in the exact same condition. I too was hoping to find a way of charging it once to see if all works before spending out.