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Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-06-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
OW. What happened to the commutator bar? Acid...

OW. What happened to the commutator bar? Acid did that? Or arcing?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-25-17, 10:07 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Battricide! Any regrets on this project? ...

Battricide!

Any regrets on this project? I know your motivation was more than financial, but all those batteries could have kept a gasser in fuel for a decade. (Source: made up statistic.)
Forum: Lawn and Garden 09-09-14, 10:30 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
You mean that oval slot should be a simple hole? ...

You mean that oval slot should be a simple hole?

Turn 90 degrees and drill a new hole?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 10-10-13, 08:18 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
I think it's theoretically possible, but you'd...

I think it's theoretically possible, but you'd have to tap (through the case) the electrodes of the middle cell(s) to re-charge them. But I don't know how healthy the battery would be after this.
...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-03-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Bummer about the charger. Have you been able to...

Bummer about the charger. Have you been able to tell if the battery is OK?

My free 12v push mower...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 12-10-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
So, after the unintended wheelie in May, you had...

So, after the unintended wheelie in May, you had a trouble-free season of electric lawnmowing?

It's funny how EV conversion projects often go that way: lots of updates during the project, then...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 01-18-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Cool video! You really need an...

Cool video!

You really need an ammeter/battery gauge on that puppy. Sounds like you pulled A LOT of amps when you first started blowing. Wetter snow will be a much bigger load, too. Prevent...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 01-12-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Is it just the camera lens, or has the rear...

Is it just the camera lens, or has the rear battery rack actually bowed under the weight of those monsters??
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-07-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
I laugh. Your new mower pack has roughly the...

I laugh. Your new mower pack has roughly the same capacity as the ForkenSwift's (electric Geo Metro) (http://forkenswift.com) half-worn-out pack!
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-19-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Nice! Doggie wants a haircut!

Nice!

Doggie wants a haircut!
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-02-11, 08:20 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Nice! I love the two orange EV's. ...

Nice! I love the two orange EV's.

Impressive sampling of EV & hybrid vehicles for a little show.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 11-15-10, 12:16 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Looks like function over form is coming to the...

Looks like function over form is coming to the EcoRider :P
Forum: Lawn and Garden 11-01-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Congrats, Tim.

Congrats, Tim.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 10-28-10, 08:15 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Pretty soon you'll have to shovel the grass. :)

Pretty soon you'll have to shovel the grass. :)
Forum: Lawn and Garden 09-28-10, 08:35 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Woohoo! Will there be any more grass...

Woohoo!

Will there be any more grass cutting to do when these are on? Seems like the grass growing season is rapidly drawing to a close.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-29-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
It's OK to over volt a motor, but only safe if...

It's OK to over volt a motor, but only safe if you add forced cooling.

(I realize you know this - just posting for others who may not.)

That's how Paul manages to drive his VW Bug with such a...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-28-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Aaaaagh! Bummer.

Aaaaagh! Bummer.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-23-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Tim: I thought about the eco-rider when someone...

Tim: I thought about the eco-rider when someone mailed me this tidbit:

I don't know about you, but I'd be tempted to buy new instead of convert at that kind of price.
...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-17-10, 09:35 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Great updates! More voltage, new chargers,...

Great updates! More voltage, new chargers, cooler motor.

How fast were you zipping along out there?? Did you have to work the clutch a bit to keep things under control?

All you need now is...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-16-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Any news on the mower? Decision on chargers? ...

Any news on the mower? Decision on chargers?

Are you still mowing with it?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-04-10, 01:04 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Glad nothing worse than a scratch happened. ...

Glad nothing worse than a scratch happened.

I'd never heard of gassing from discharging, myself. And the online references I found to it aren't particularly quality ones either.

How long had...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-03-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Run time would be good nerdly info to know. ...

Run time would be good nerdly info to know.

So you still have half the lawn left to do? Going to mow some more tonight?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-03-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
The ecorider lives!!! How many minutes run...

The ecorider lives!!!

How many minutes run time would you say you got per charge?

And how did you decide when to quit and recharge?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 11-22-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Glad to see another update. Is there one last...

Glad to see another update. Is there one last grass-cutting left to do this season? It's going to snow soon, you know. ;)
Forum: Lawn and Garden 11-07-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 429,811
Posted By MetroMPG
Lookin' good.

Lookin' good.
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