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    *Video* Ebikeling 48v 1500 watt kit troubleshooting

    Not sure if anyone has experience with the Ebikeling waterproof kits... I recently put together a bike with one of the 1500 watt kits. I was able to get one 10 mile ride in; during that ride every now and then I would get error code 8 on the display (throttle error). But I was able to let off...
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    About to order from NKON.nl - What to expect?

    If I remember correctly I think it got here in less than 2 weeks... may have only been 10 days. They look real to me, but no I didn't do anything extensive to test authenticity. I'm pretty sure other forum members have verified Nkon sending legit cells. I built a 17.5AH pack out of them (14S 5P)...
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    About to order from NKON.nl - What to expect?

    Nope I didn't get charged any duties. I live in the US. I actually just placed my second order with Nkon a month ago and everything went flawlessly, I ordered 60 of the Sanyo GA's. I did have FedEx call me when the package got to the US asking what it was because the label didn't say and they...
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    About to order from NKON.nl - What to expect?

    I believe it was right under $20 for shipping. I ordered 36 cells which was the most I could get without the shipping bumping up to a higher amount for a heavier parcel. I just clicked through the website and you are right, no shipping options for the USA. What a shame, these sanyo 18650GA cells...
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    About to order from NKON.nl - What to expect?

    I forgot to update this after my order came in! If memory serves I believe my order showed up in less than 2 weeks. It was packaged VERY well. All the cells I've tested are perfect. I would definately buy from Nkon again. To the poster above, are you saying Nkon just stopped shipping to the...
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    Recommendations for a good soldering iron to buy

    Well I just pulled the trigger on the 80 watt Weller with the big tip ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/300963555321 ). I will use it primarily for soldering batteries. At some point I will probably buy a more common 40 or 60 watt soldering pen or station for general soldering. I will have my iron in a...
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    Recommendations for a good soldering iron to buy

    Thanks for the suggestions guys! What do you think of this 80 Watt Weller: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3SG796/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687622&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00018AR3Q&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0F89NXGP4VXTQ63ZBB59
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    About to order from NKON.nl - What to expect?

    Well, I just took the plunge and ordered about $200 worth of cells. I hope they arrive safely to my doorstep, wish me luck! :D Also, if LunaCycles had the 3500MAH Sanyo GA cells I probably would of ordered from him, based on his great reputation and being in the US.
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    18650 cell recommendation for heated clothing?

    Hey Offroader, I was thinking about making some heated clothing myself... Where did you buy your carbon tape from? I have been looking for a less expensive source than carbonheater.us however so far that is the only place I can find to buy the stuff! Cheers! :D
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    Recommendations for a good soldering iron to buy

    So I am in the market for a good soldering iron. In the near future I will be using it to solder bare 18650's. From what I have read I am looking for a higher powered iron (maybe 80 watt?) with a large tip so I don't have to hold it on the cell for very long to get the job done. I am aware of...
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    About to order from NKON.nl - What to expect?

    That's good to hear! When you made your purchase from NKON did it seem to be the cheapest price you could find on batteries? In other words are there any other sellers of quality 3500MAH 10A cells for $5.00/ea or less that I should be looking at? :D Thanks!
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    About to order from NKON.nl - What to expect?

    I am about to order 36 Sanyo NCR18650GA's from NKON.nl (http://ru.nkon.nl/sanyo-18650ga.html). From what I have read it seems that most people agree that this is the best of the new 3500MAH cells. With shipping factored in I will be paying about $5/cell which I think is pretty good, if you know...
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    500 Watt Gas Generator, $305 - 21 LBS, Unlimited Range???

    That is awesome!!! At only 11 pounds That would be amazing to mount on a rear rack! I'd even accept it being alot louder in exchange for the weight savings... I tried to look at the page with google translate but it didn't do much good. Any idea how someone living in the US would acquire one of...
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    500 Watt Gas Generator, $305 - 21 LBS, Unlimited Range???

    I understand it will not be nearly as efficient as having a gas engine directly powering a wheel, what I like is the fact that I have an ebike which I can ride constantly around town with just batteries, but if I want to go on a trip that is hundreds of miles - possibly over the span of several...
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    500 Watt Gas Generator, $305 - 21 LBS, Unlimited Range???

    So after an extensive search of the forum I don't think anyone has mentioned this generator... http://www.amazon.com/Powerhouse-60370-Inverter-Generator-Compliant/dp/B004RCVRWW From my research online it appears to be the smallest ready to use modern gas generator available. At only 21 pounds I...
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    Inexpensive Controller For 16S or more?

    I have the yescomusa 500 watt kit currently running at 12S... Craving a little bit more speed. I have a bunch of 4S bricks So I would be jumping straight from 12s to 16s. I'm pretty sure the stock controller won't handle this (I think the caps are 63v). Any ideas for a cheap controller that...
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    First ride on lipo, awesome!! one question...

    So I should let all the way off the throttle, look down, and then get my reading? Would it be correct to say that my no load voltage should tell me when to stop, even if my under load voltage is significantly lower? So lets say I'm riding along and my under load voltage is 3.4v/cell --- however...
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    First ride on lipo, awesome!! one question...

    So I got my lipo order in from HK the other day and wired up a 5AH 12S pack, strapped it to the bike and went for a ride... I've gotta say that lipo is awesome! I get about the same range out of about 5 pounds of lipo vs 25 pounds of SLA! I have been charging them to 4.1v per cell, My question...
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    Hobbykings new 5000mAh hardcase LiPos

    I managed to get an order in for 7 of them before they ran out... Will be my first lipo purchase ever.... wish me luck! Also ordered one of these chargers: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=15166
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    Hobbykings new 5000mAh hardcase LiPos

    Correct me if I'm wrong but this is currently the cheapest lipo available correct? I was going to buy 5000mah 6s turnigy bricks, however it would be much cheaper to construct a 12s pack out of these!!! Does HK still have the free us warehouse shipping on orders over $100??
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    Getting ready to order Lipo from HobbyKing... Question

    Thank you Philistine, great information! And thanks for the link Ypedal, great tutorial for repairing Lipo! While I have made up my mind on which batteries to get (5000mah 6s 20c Turnigy bricks - seem to be the best bang for buck, correct me if I'm wrong), I still Have No Idea what charger to...
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    Getting ready to order Lipo from HobbyKing... Question

    How many miles might I get out of 5AH? I am running A stock Ebay 48v rear hub kit, riding a perfectly flat paved bicycle path, and I weight 175... think I could possibly squeeze 10 miles out of 5AH?
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    Getting ready to order Lipo from HobbyKing... Question

    Would there be much of a voltage sag? I've never used Lipo before but I was under the impression that because of the 20c rate I wouldn't notice much if any voltage sag even on 5 AH... I'm curious how much voltage sag I could expect on 5AH of 20C lipo?
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    Getting ready to order Lipo from HobbyKing... Question

    I looked up all those items on HK and they are all only stocked at the china warehouse... It seems like all the small parts are only at the china warehouse which really sucks... they won't let you mix parts from the two warehouses in the same order... :( Maybe I should just put together an...
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    Getting ready to order Lipo from HobbyKing... Question

    Is it difficult to replace an individual cell in a lipo pack if one goes bad?
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