Charging socket

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:05 pm

Hi Guys
I am just wiring up the Panther and I was wondering if anyone has added a
charging socket for the main drive batteries so they can be charged without removing the deck of the tank each time.
If so do you need to have a way of isolating the other electronics.
I have the old style control box and I am using an acumate 24 v charger.

Regards

Derek

leesellars · Post by **leesellars** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:24 pm

Hello Derek

You have to isolate the mains electics. Use the plug provided.

Lee

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:15 pm

I've not done this myself but I think the easiest way to achieve this would be to insert a Double Pole, Double Throw (DPDT) switch into the battery leads to the main control box.

Wire the battery leads to the common terminals.
Wire the control box to one set of switched terminals.
Wire the charging socket to the other set of switched terminals.

Then you can switch the batteries between the tank and the charging socket.

DPDT switches normally have two positions, such that the centre common terminals are connected to one or other of the switched terminals. If you can find a "Centre Off" switch DPDT switch, then when the switch is in the middle position, the batteries are isolated from both the charging socket and the control box.

You are unlikely to be operating the switch when there is a heavy current passing through it but I would recommend fitting the highest current rated switch that is available, simply because the higher the current rating, the larger terminals it will have and so it will be easier to connect the chunky leads associated with the power systems in these tanks.

Adrian.

Robin Ellis · Post by **Robin Ellis** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:37 pm

I use the accumate waterproof connector, available for Â£5.87 and available from www.bykebitz.co.uk They are excellent and fit straight on to our chargers.

Graham Ord · Post by **Graham Ord** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:39 pm

If, like me, you have lead acid batteries you have to take the top deck off to remove the battery breather plugs as they blow off if left in.

Robin Ellis · Post by **Robin Ellis** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:46 pm

Derek, I have just noticed that they are only Â£4.60 from www.accumate.co.uk

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:09 pm

Hi Fellas.
Just my two pence worth, i am with Robin on this the item he has directed you to is dead simple to fit and works a treat, i have three set up and never had any trouble.
Cheers Paul

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:29 am

Hi Guys

Thanks for the Info I have it sorted now

Derek

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