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Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-22-19, 02:12 PM
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Posted By Daox
Necro bump. But, having your experience, would...

Necro bump. But, having your experience, would you recommend a battery powered mower over a gas powered mower?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 05-27-15, 10:20 AM
Replies: 115
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Posted By Daox
Not too bad getting a few years out of it!

Not too bad getting a few years out of it!
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-03-14, 08:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
How much did that set him back?

How much did that set him back?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-30-13, 10:15 AM
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Posted By Daox
Looking for an update. How have things been...

Looking for an update. How have things been going with the mower? Did you get the voltage issue sorted out?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 09-15-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 115
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Posted By Daox
Haha, a net profit off free batteries. I...

Haha, a net profit off free batteries. I laughed.

I estimate I use about 5 kWh per mow on average since I don't always mow the entire yard when I mow. 5 * 24 = 120 kWh per season for mowing. I...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 09-01-11, 10:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
I got mine from the local EV club guys who...

I got mine from the local EV club guys who salvage parts from whatever they find. I would imagine you could find them on ebay quite easily. The one thing you must know is what mV drop the gauge is...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-21-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
You'll need a real ammeter and shunt to handle...

You'll need a real ammeter and shunt to handle that kind of current. Thats what I have on my riding mower.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-15-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Did you ever get amp readings while cutting the...

Did you ever get amp readings while cutting the grass?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-01-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
If you do go with an aftermarket charger (thats...

If you do go with an aftermarket charger (thats what I would do), I'd highly suggest a Soneil charger (http://www.econogics.com/Soneil/sonindex.htm). I have them on my battery electric riding mower...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-29-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Great to hear it all worked out, and for free!

Great to hear it all worked out, and for free!
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-26-11, 11:30 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
So, you're just going to live with the 15 minute...

So, you're just going to live with the 15 minute run time? You're not gonna try to add another battery?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-22-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
So, what is the plan? Are you goign to try the...

So, what is the plan? Are you goign to try the 7Ah battery in parallel with the others? I think it should work. It should give you another 5-6 minutes to the run time.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-20-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Interesting. Are you using a kill a watt to...

Interesting. Are you using a kill a watt to measure the power it takes to recharge?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-20-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Any chance you could get a picture of the blades...

Any chance you could get a picture of the blades on that thing? I'm curious as to how it idles at such low power.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-20-11, 10:40 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Wow, thats only 60W of power. Any chance you...

Wow, thats only 60W of power. Any chance you could get readings while cutting?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-19-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Good to hear Darin. Have you tried it with the...

Good to hear Darin. Have you tried it with the two batteries yet?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-13-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Nice work! Did you top off all the batteries...

Nice work! Did you top off all the batteries before discharging them?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-05-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
But, you already have another plug in mower,...

But, you already have another plug in mower, right? Or is that one yours?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-05-11, 08:17 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Haha, very clever. Glad it worked out for ya. ...

Haha, very clever. Glad it worked out for ya. Whats the plan once you get the other one running?
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-29-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Woo, good news. Testing shoudl be pretty...

Woo, good news.

Testing shoudl be pretty simple, charge em up, put them on an inverter and time how long it takes to discharge them at ~1C. A 75W bulb would do nicely.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-27-11, 02:24 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 115,509
Posted By Daox
Nice find Darin. Hook up two of those 6V - 220Ah...

Nice find Darin. Hook up two of those 6V - 220Ah Forkenswift batteries to it for SUPER long run times. :)
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