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The battery is now all wired up and back together. It's a lot lighter - nearly smacked myself in the face as I picked it up, was expecting the usual heavy weight :eek: Just plugged the charger in. The two red lights have come on and the charger fan started whizzing - I think that means it's...

Thanks Ian. From the picture you say to splice the extra positive wire after the fuse - ok. On final question before I go cut the rest of the wires. At the moment the key switch is between the battery and the fuse, should I alter the wires so the fuse is between the battery and the switch? ...

Yes - one positive. I will go have a coffee :) I have uploaded another photo showing the cap. WireUp2 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! .

Hi Ian - you answered just in time and saved me screwing it up. Yes there seems to be common wire for the discharge and charge, which is what's confusing me. At the moment the charging system seems to go through the switch (don't see how that works). Anyway, I have to keep the two separate -...

It's typical - When ever I try something it's always a problem. I am trying to wire the new battery in but instead of one fuse I have two - little bit confused. I think I have worked it out but a second oppinion would be helpful. I know I have to add another wire to the charging wires but I'm...

I don't have an anorak and why would you want to put a tent over your bike :confused: Anyway, where did you get your rack? Or did it come with the bike? That's a good solid rack. Far better than the silly seat post mounted thing I have on my MTB. .

I use panniers but I have been thinking about a trailer for sometime. I find my panniers cause my mudguard to rub when full (heavy weight) - makes me sound like a traction engine :eek: Trailers have such a varied use - mined you, would have to go some to match flecc's usage ;) Personaly, I...

As already said, you will get the maximum power and comfort if your leg is straight on the lowest pedal point. Unfortunately, if you are short in the legs (like me) there's no easy compromise. I've got mine set for max power (got steep hills) but it means I can't reach the ground when seated...

Traffic police in Toronto, Canada booked Trevor Baldwin for driving an unsafe vehicle You have to read this to believe it :D Pedal power beats traffic cops - Yahoo! Cars .

My new battery has arrived. 2 weeks and 2 days from order to arrival :) LiFePO4 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! .

It seems this idea may be re-kindled. With the expected arrival of my new LiFePO4 battery I will have 3 12-volt batteries looking for a new home. At the moment they may either go as spares for my campervan (for my solar panels) or be used in a push trailer project - can't decide. I was hoping...

Terrified a woman driver and two pedestrians yesterday. A woman driver seemed to think she could drive across a round about not looking or giving way to the right. We came up to the junction together and I think she saw the day-glow jacket just in time and slammed on the brakes. Two pedestrians...

I've picked myself up two sets of Lidi's panniers (one for spare). Look ok to me - good enough for roughing it on the back of the bike :) Also went for the tool kit. I don't have a dedicated tool kit for my ebike / bikes, so I thought it was about time I bought one. It's got many tools I...

No snow here - just the odd flurry but not sticking. Been out and its fresh and cold - love it :D .

I suppose, it does not have to be a removable key switch. However, a switch with a removable key serves two purposes (for me). 1. It will ensure the power is turned off when stopped - leaving the key could mean it's stolen. So it's good reminder for me. 2. Turning it off and removing the key...

I thought I would start this thread to show pictures of the hills I have to deal with while riding my electric bike - 4-mile trip to Tesco's. The valley hills knock "seven bails" out of my battery. Gonvena Hill GonvenaHill_top on Flickr - Photo Sharing! West Hill WestHill01_halfway on...

Thankyou John - I have never been good at electrics :( So if I understand you correctly, you’re saying: at 12 volts the switch can take 10 amps, at 42 volts the switch can take 9 amps, at 80 volts the switch can take 8 amps, at 118 volts the switch can take 7 amps, at 156 volts the...

Does anyone know where I can get an ebike key switch? I am thinking about the imminent arrival of my new battery, but I think I would like to have two batteries for my bike. I'm thinking about making up a second battery case with the new battery. The switch has to go into a circuit that is 36...

By the way, if anyone does not want to go down the LiFePO4 battery route. I have found some of the old size batteries at Powered Bicycles - size 110mm X 86mm X 101mm Unfortunatly, they are no good to me as my North Cornwall hills kill my 7.2ah SLA batteries, which is why I have gone for a...

Ping has just emailed me, to say my battery has tested ok and has been shipped. Just hope the weather stays good for a safe and speedy crossing :) .