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done with phase two

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m heavily looking toward my counselors at DIY t help me here as I am quite mathematically and electronically challenged. m still planning on using # 12 gp 27 deep cycle batts as my power pack I hope that gets me at least 40 mi. This will conclude what I term phase 2, the mechanical refit of the EV. Attached Thumbnails.

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Being a Pro Eco Recycler

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20 Deka Ungly 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000). When I told people at work that I was building a electric car I received 20 Deka Unigy 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000) for free as they were swapping out old ups batteries from a back up system. total $14,600). -1 1 1750 watt inverter. -20 3 wood stoves.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

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Batteries: I will be using Absorbed Glass Mat, Deep Cycle, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries. The batteries of choice at the moment is the Werker brand from Batteries Plus, 12 Volt, 55AH, Deep Cycle. AGMs have amazing attributes even though they have less AH capacity than a similar sized flooded lead acid battery.

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mostly finished-90%

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most deep cycle batts. I placed 4 in the front compartment and the other 16 in the bed. The technical problems that I encountered were in figuring out how to mount the tie downs for the batteries. I initially measured out rows across the bed at 7 ΒΌ? Are 71/8th) apart and welded angle iron onto the bed itself. in the end.