# Battery & Chargers **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Delta q and lithium](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-and-lithium/14168)
**Author:** [@Jb0389](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jb0389)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-and-lithium/14168 "2019-04-04T16:38:18Z")
Any way to tell if this delta q is programmable for lithium? Seems like the sticker with the important number is missing. Came from a 2006 gem e6 --- ## [New guy building electric wagon](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-building-electric-wagon/15760)
**Author:** [@ram48](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ram48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-guy-building-electric-wagon/15760 "2019-04-02T21:53:19Z")
I have an old mobility scooter that I am using the elictronics from to try and build a powered wagon to haul stuff to and from Ballgames. My question is the scooter was powered by two ub12350 batteries in Parallel I woul… --- ## [Battery backpack for string trimmer, blowers, etc](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-backpack-for-string-trimmer-blowers-etc/14380)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 5:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-backpack-for-string-trimmer-blowers-etc/14380 "2019-02-14T05:51:31Z")
Stihl, EGO, Husq and maybe one or two others make battery backpacks that plug into your existing battery powered yard tools to extend the run times. Costs range from $150(you bring your own batteries) to $1k(they bring … --- ## [Dicharge test on a 72v pack of group 31 Gel batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dicharge-test-on-a-72v-pack-of-group-31-gel-batteries/15394)
**Author:** [@cleanvehiclesgb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cleanvehiclesgb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dicharge-test-on-a-72v-pack-of-group-31-gel-batteries/15394 "2019-02-08T19:48:13Z")
Recenly installed 6 12v Ultra Power Gel group 31 batteries in a 2009 GEM. Can anyone tell us how many minutes on a Lester 72v discharger you should get out of a new pack of 6 12v group 31 gel batteries? Thank you. --- ## [09 Gem E2 Charger Please help!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/09-gem-e2-charger-please-help/15384)
**Author:** [@4817](https://community.electricforum.com/u/4817)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/09-gem-e2-charger-please-help/15384 "2019-02-07T02:58:41Z")
Hey guys! Im new on here and I just bought a 09 E2 gem cart that needs work. So its missing all batteries and the charger. SMH \` Where can I get a new 1?? And what type of batteries would be best for this? And does … --- ## [The power wheelchair deep circle battery no fully changer ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-power-wheelchair-deep-circle-battery-no-fully-changer/15372)
**Author:** [@adamlao](https://community.electricforum.com/u/adamlao)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-power-wheelchair-deep-circle-battery-no-fully-changer/15372 "2019-02-05T18:34:55Z")
I have a Q6 power wheelchair with two deep circle battery can only charged to ~22 voltage and the dashboard shown 100% charged. When start move the dashboard shown LOW BATTERY, separately measured the them, one battery … --- ## [BMS default settings](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bms-default-settings/15355)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bms-default-settings/15355 "2019-02-01T16:44:59Z")
--- ## [Measuring the Voltage via Camera](https://community.electricforum.com/t/measuring-the-voltage-via-camera/15227)
**Author:** [@paul9019](https://community.electricforum.com/u/paul9019)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/measuring-the-voltage-via-camera/15227 "2019-01-12T14:15:31Z")
Hello, I am currently working on a drone project. Here is my setup: NavIO 2 Power Distribution Board (PDB) Runcam (camera) FPV I saw a video where you can solder the violett wire of the camera to the red cable (positi… --- ## [Detroit Metro Airport Charging Stations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/detroit-metro-airport-charging-stations/15126)
**Author:** [@DanSimkin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DanSimkin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/detroit-metro-airport-charging-stations/15126 "2018-12-21T17:47:51Z")
Has anyone used the Level 2 (J1772) ChargePoint charging stations at Detroit Metro Airport? Is it ok to leave my Chevy Bolt plugged in to one of these charging stations while I go on a trip for a week? Are these ch… --- ## [Help delta q not shutting off](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-delta-q-not-shutting-off/15107)
**Author:** [@Don\_Goll](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Don_Goll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-delta-q-not-shutting-off/15107 "2018-12-18T14:10:20Z")
2008 gem. My q powers up at plug in and does it’s self check. Seems to run through the voltage meter while charging. But no 80% or 100% lights ever come on. It was working fine to my knowledge but I came home to a sulfur… --- ## [Bms for lithium](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bms-for-lithium/14251)
**Author:** [@Jb0389](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jb0389)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bms-for-lithium/14251 "2018-12-16T18:38:32Z")
I’ve been having some issues with charging my Bosch lithium batteries when they are hooked up to bms. Not sure if I have it hooked up correctly. Here is my bms setup ! Here are the batteries. 20s bank charging to 84… --- ## [Changed to gel batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changed-to-gel-batteries/15053)
**Author:** [@greeneyedladi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/greeneyedladi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changed-to-gel-batteries/15053 "2018-12-12T16:45:31Z")
I have asked this before and I guess no one knows if the setting isn’t right on the charger if the cart will still run with gel batteries , but just not hold a charge , and how to check?? --- ## [Need to buy a cord to charge do I need a extension cord or a RV cord?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-to-buy-a-cord-to-charge-do-i-need-a-extension-cord-or-a-rv-cord/15026)
**Author:** [@Chris11](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Chris11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-to-buy-a-cord-to-charge-do-i-need-a-extension-cord-or-a-rv-cord/15026 "2018-12-06T02:11:40Z")
I just bought a 2002 GEM and I need to get a charging cord. I’m not sure what to buy to charge it. I have a regular outlet in my garage to plug it into. Thank You --- ## [2012 gem charger not working](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-gem-charger-not-working/14858)
**Author:** [@tazzack](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tazzack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-gem-charger-not-working/14858 "2018-11-06T09:05:47Z")
Took gem for ride and plugged in when I returned and no charge. No lights on charger. I checked fuses and all are good. I did alternate charging method to turn charger back on and that did not work.( 3 times ) Anything e… --- ## [Battery charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-charging/14795)
**Author:** [@Rodwalsh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rodwalsh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-charging/14795 "2018-10-25T13:23:30Z")
Can anyone tell me how long the ford think (2002) takes to charge. Mine has been charging 10 hours and I have 3 bars --- ## [Charging issue on 2005 Gem eL](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-issue-on-2005-gem-el/12970)
**Author:** [@Gembo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gembo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-issue-on-2005-gem-el/12970 "2018-10-22T19:13:41Z")
2005 Gem eL used too when charge cord plugged in . it would show on dash & vehicle wouldnt move.if you tryied to drive it before unplugging cord. Now it will drive when charge cord is plugged in & nothing on dash lights … --- ## [08 Hunter 4x4 ev](https://community.electricforum.com/t/08-hunter-4x4-ev/14716)
**Author:** [@Lynnjames](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lynnjames)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/08-hunter-4x4-ev/14716 "2018-10-14T18:32:50Z")
Hi. I just got this and it wont charge. Any ideas on where to start? --- ## [2002 Gem Charging problems](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-charging-problems/14649)
**Author:** [@Tomdaygem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tomdaygem)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 1:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-charging-problems/14649 "2018-10-05T01:43:50Z")
I have a 2002 gem which I have owned since new.Never had any problems till now. In 2006 I replaced the Zivian Charger with a Delta Q. I am having problems getting it to charge. I have 6 new Ultra Tran ev 31’s installed… --- ## [Zivan Charger Setting Adjustment](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-setting-adjustment/14596)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-setting-adjustment/14596 "2018-09-23T22:16:29Z")
Where is the Zivan setting identification Letter/Numbers? There is a tiny notch in the adjustment dial. The settings are visible under this notch. A magnifying glass helps. Rodney --- ## [Charging rate for deep cycle 12v battery](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-rate-for-deep-cycle-12v-battery/14543)
**Author:** [@msacco](https://community.electricforum.com/u/msacco)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-rate-for-deep-cycle-12v-battery/14543 "2018-09-20T22:38:30Z")
I have a 75 AH deep cycle battery(AGM) and I have a battery charger with 2 modes, 5.5A for car, 2A for motorcycle, as far as I remember, lower charging rate is usually better for longer battery life and better charging, … --- ## [charging problem on a 2004 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-problem-on-a-2004-gem/14510)
**Author:** [@mortonrw](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mortonrw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-problem-on-a-2004-gem/14510 "2018-09-10T01:34:07Z")
I really know little more about this e-car than it’s a 2004 Gem 2 seat long bed. It has always been difficult to charge (had to wiggle the extension cord to make a connection). now i can’t get it to charge at all, it onl… --- ## [48v LiPoFe4 battery 120ah 6kwh](https://community.electricforum.com/t/48v-lipofe4-battery-120ah-6kwh/14368)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/48v-lipofe4-battery-120ah-6kwh/14368 "2018-08-22T14:14:03Z")
First full battery built for Don’s BadBoy 48v. 4pcs 2p4s. Test charging from bottom balanced 2.7v with no bms/balancer. Random connected cells tested from 71 to 74ah. 10a to start, then switch to 20a. Notice the ban… --- ## [05 el battery problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/05-el-battery-problem/14293)
**Author:** [@2007lariat](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2007lariat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/05-el-battery-problem/14293 "2018-08-19T23:39:29Z")
I just bought an 05 el. The batteries were dead, so I installed 6 new deka gels. Not sure if I wired them in correctly because the charger is giving me 4 red flashes and not charging the batteries. Does someone have a wi… --- ## [Delta-Q programmer for sale $150](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-programmer-for-sale-150/2614)
**Author:** [@evnut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/evnut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-programmer-for-sale-150/2614 "2018-08-10T11:47:48Z")
Programmer for changing algorithms and voltages on Delta-Q chargers. A must if changing to Li-ion batteries --- ## [Economical Lithium Volts vs Amp hours Calculation](https://community.electricforum.com/t/economical-lithium-volts-vs-amp-hours-calculation/14250)
**Author:** [@2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2002)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 10:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/economical-lithium-volts-vs-amp-hours-calculation/14250 "2018-08-09T10:43:45Z")
From what I recall reading, Watts = Volts X Amps. I am trying to figure out the most cost effective lithium-X module/battery to get/build in any combination that gives me 3,000 watts. I looked around a bit and didn’t se… --- ## [Portable 12v 2-3 amper battery](https://community.electricforum.com/t/portable-12v-2-3-amper-battery/14243)
**Author:** [@msacco](https://community.electricforum.com/u/msacco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 9:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/portable-12v-2-3-amper-battery/14243 "2018-08-07T09:35:49Z")
Hey, I need a portable battery that will last for a good number of hours(aiming for 12~), the use of the battery is to power a telescope system, which requires 12v 2-3 amps(what I currently need requires 2 amps, but in c… --- ## [Simple battery connections](https://community.electricforum.com/t/simple-battery-connections/14216)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/simple-battery-connections/14216 "2018-08-03T18:06:14Z")
Now where does that wire connect again? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Harness BMS for 12s+6s+6s](https://community.electricforum.com/t/harness-bms-for-12s-6s-6s/14130)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/harness-bms-for-12s-6s-6s/14130 "2018-07-19T21:32:31Z")
@diymatt When building any harness, I need to know the battery order. This is my test batteries connected B-^12s^6s^6s^B+ Plugs will be marked B-^blk^blue^red^B+. Even though they are tested here, it’s up to you to… --- ## [Delta-Q Charger Remanufacture or Replace with New](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-remanufacture-or-replace-with-new/12977)
**Author:** [@RustyGem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RustyGem)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-remanufacture-or-replace-with-new/12977 "2018-07-15T15:17:02Z")
I’m another newbie who just acquired a 2005 Gem e4, after it reportedly sat uncharged for two years. After getting it home, I managed to charge the NAPA gel batteries to full strength of at least 12V each. The Delta-Q c… --- ## [Cart blowing house breaker](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cart-blowing-house-breaker/14036)
**Author:** [@jazzer825](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jazzer825)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cart-blowing-house-breaker/14036 "2018-07-10T01:03:14Z")
Just purchased a 2000 gem e2. plugged it in to charge for the first time last night. Using a 25’ 10 gauge extension cord plugged into outlet in carport. checked on it this morning and it had popped the breaker at the pan… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=4)