# Volt Lithium install for Dummies. 00' e825 **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Tags:** lithium\ **Created:** [December 17, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145 "2017-12-17T17:59:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![exseedman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/94ad74/32.png) [@exseedman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/exseedman)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/22 "2017-12-20T22:32:20Z")
Ryan, I see that you removed the 2 all thread bolts on each side and replaced them with 2 bolts on the bottom. What did you use for a guide for your 12" bit? What size bolt did you use? ---
**Author:** ![exseedman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/94ad74/32.png) [@exseedman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/exseedman)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/23 "2017-12-20T22:36:35Z")
I have a propane torch, electric solder gun, and butane solder gun along with time; should be good to go on this end. It appears you solder the wires directly to the board and I should be able to do this. I am working now on documenting my cell voltages, wire colors on battery, and figuring out a plan to mount the batteries. ---
**Author:** ![ryan380golf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4bbf92/32.png) [@ryan380golf](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ryan380golf)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/24 "2017-12-20T23:16:00Z")
I used the same bolts that the seller provided. I just found a spot on the bottom of the battery, with a bit just big enough for the bolt and drilled straight down and through the plastic. Just something to hold the battery together. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/25 "2017-12-20T23:38:16Z")
Others, myself included, cut a piece of aluminum angle slightly longer than battery width. Using them as clamps to hold battery together, and the bottom flange for mounting battery. For the center battery, do a 2fer. One long piece to clamp battery pair. Pictures in not clear. ![voltmount](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/1/1e1ea3ef6ee9e60f002493380a099d2f491e93ac.JPG) This is my golf cart one. Similar. The hose clamp works too. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/26 "2017-12-21T00:30:59Z")
> [@ryan380golf](#): > > I used the same bolts that the seller provided. I just found a spot on the bottom of the battery, with a bit just big enough for the bolt and drilled straight down and through the plastic. Just something to hold the battery together. A pencil iron will be easier, but anything will work. Let me know what you decide. ![MVC-001F](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/e/ed6be74d17529fd6952311b270c9389fdeafe454.JPG) This is what you get for $100… I’m out of the qc terminals, but they are common should you decide to go that direction. edit Oops, good thing I didn’t ship it. One of the boards is a “Volt to JST-XH” adaptor. I make 10 different varieties. If enough demand, I would make it more specific and plug-in. This is universal fit 2011 to 2017, 6s, 12s, and 16s modules ---
**Author:** ![exseedman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/94ad74/32.png) [@exseedman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/exseedman)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/27 "2017-12-21T02:50:18Z")
I like the hose clamps:grin: a solution that I can even do. I may thread some holes in the floor to hold mine down. I am winging it at this stage until I make my trial fits. Should be tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2017, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/28 "2017-12-21T22:12:03Z")
Steve, I guess I’m hijacking Ryans thread, but you both have the same project. Parts in the picture will go out priority mail tomorrow. ps. the right ones! ---
**Author:** ![dlcurren](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/dlcurren/32/1875_2.png) [@dlcurren](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dlcurren)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/29 "2018-03-05T21:36:32Z")
What is the range with your new battery installation? I am planning to go this route also. Thanks, ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/30 "2018-03-05T23:24:39Z")
I figure theoretical 150w per mile 25mph level ground. Might be 1/2 that hot rodding. 50M would be absolute best in a tailwind, down hill both ways. 🙂 4 Volt modules are over 4,000 watts. 26 miles. Real world results are lacking. No one drives the same way. ---
**Author:** ![exseedman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/94ad74/32.png) [@exseedman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/exseedman)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/31 "2018-03-12T16:26:13Z")
I run about 200w per mile cruising at 35mph. I am charging now to 4.0 volts per cell instead of 4.10 and charge again at 3.5-3.6. I get 20-25 miles on a charge. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/32 "2018-03-12T21:11:45Z")
That’s actual miles before charging. If you could use your full 8kwh, it might be double that. The way a new gems mileage might be stated.😉 Your batteries should last forever that way. A 4kwh pack can be stretched to 20 mile range, but it’s a hard life. It’s worth an extra few $100 for the extra capacity. Imo ---
**Author:** ![makomarkos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@makomarkos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/makomarkos)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145/33 "2020-01-01T17:34:16Z")
Hi Dave I’m working on kinda the same project. Would you please email me at [makomarkos@yahoo.com](mailto:makomarkos@yahoo.com) so I can get some shtuff from you? Thanks. Happy New Year [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-lithium-install-for-dummies-00-e825/13145.md?page=1)