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    Battery capacity running down

    To everybody that responded to my question.Just an update re my battery.I've now taken to turning the battery on when charging it as recommended by minexplorer.I've taken the bike out three evenings in succession,and covered an identical route on all three occasions.First evening the battery cut...
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    Battery capacity running down

    Thats interesting to know.I've always unplugged the charger once the fan turns off the first time.Once or twice i haven't unplugged it immediately,and then heard the fan switch on again briefly for a minute or two.In future i'll do as you recommend and leave it in charge mode for 24 hours many...
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    Battery capacity running down

    Hi vfr,many thanks for the reply.I took the bike out yesterday and concentrated on the wattage display.It has 5 pedal assist settings.On setting 5,ie maximum pedal assistance,when i get going it shoots up to around 800-900 watts,then settles down to around 250 watts.Strangely,on pedal assist...
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    Battery capacity running down

    Thanks for the post,thats very interesting.I have no idea about the bms,how would i tell which one it is?.On the battery listing page it says the bms will balance the individual batteries. The battery has an old car ignition key type switch.When the key is turned to the first position it shoots...
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    Battery capacity running down

    Oh that doesn't sound too promising.That battery was the battery that was recommended by the wheel kit supplier,a different supplier to the battery supplier.If i recall correctly the wheel kit listing stated that the 250w setting was the road legal setting for the uk.But the listing then went on...
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    Battery capacity running down

    Thanks for your response vfr.I've today had a mechanic friend test the voltage of the battery for me.The wheels electrics has a 4 prong connector that connects to one end of the battery.This connector has two negative terminals (prongs) side by side and there are two positive terminals (prongs)...
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    Battery capacity running down

    I'll have to put the feelers out and see if anyone i know has a spot welder thanks for the heads up
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    Battery capacity running down

    Thanks for your reply nealh ive added a link in response to vfr many thanks for the recommendation i'll contact them and get a price
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    Battery capacity running down

    Hi vfr, thanks for your reply. heres the listing link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Cannon-Head-E-bike-Lithium-Li-ion-Battery-48V12Ah-350W-for-Electric-Bicycles/123260499419?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I've only ever used the 1000w setting once just to see how...
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    Battery capacity running down

    Hi Flatcap thanks for your response. We use the bikes at least once a week,most times twice a week.They are generally pretty much out of charge each time,or at least close to it according to the displays.They then get a full recharge each time. I paid somewhere along the lines of £190 for the...
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    Battery capacity running down

    Hi to everyone,i'm new to the forum and this is my first post and its a problem post :(. I converted a saracen mantra for my partner,. who at 62 had started to struggle with the hills the poor thing.I fitted a voilamart 250w front wheel from ebay and a 36v x-go battery, also from ebay.Putting...