02-07-2018, 12:23 PM | #1 |
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Timer for charging?
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I've searched the forums a bunch trying to educate myself, and I see many references to using a clock timer for charging. I get the theory behind it, and why it makes sense... but my question is; how long should I set it for? I have a "new to me" 2015MY i2 SE (that just had its charging board replaced, in full disclosure.) Batts are 3 years old at this point and seem quite hearty - I'd like to keep them that way as long as possible. Given that it's winter, cold and miserable here in New Jersey, I'm not riding much -- maybe a quick trip once every week or two right now, so the batteries are fully charged and not likely to discharge quickly anytime soon. But once springtime gets here, I expect to use it frequently. So does anyone have a recommended "schedule" for a clock-timer? Right now I have it set for 12-hours on charge, 12-hours off charge. But I think 12 hours per day is probably excessive, especially given that it's fully charged right now. Thoughts? Recommendations? |
02-07-2018, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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2-hours a day will be enough, that’s what the dealer told me
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02-07-2018, 05:14 PM | #3 |
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2 hrs would probably be enough, but 12/12 is just fine. And mine happens to be set to turn it OFF for 6 hours at night. The important thing is to cycle it off and then on (which could be done just by using the Segway frequently).
When it starts charging, it first checks the status, then charges, and then goes into "maintenance" mode. So, if it never "starts" again, it never checks. So, to "start" the charging, you have to ............ "stop" the charging some way. |
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Every six (6) or so hours . . .
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I commute with Trigger so my charge cycle is ON early AM, mid afternoon and early evening. Off at other times. |
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02-07-2018, 06:03 PM | #5 | |
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02-08-2018, 08:00 PM | #6 |
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Apologies for asking so many questions - I’m trying to learn all I can as quickly as I can. I pulled the batteries for indoor storage today and found some stickers on them from the dealership (while it was getting the charger replaced.)
Batt 1 has a sticker than says 4.56, and Batt 2 says 4.78. I’m guessing those may be the available watt/hours on each battery after a load test? If so - is that considered healthy or fairly along the way to depletion? Each battery is fully charged at 77V, so that seems good. |
02-12-2018, 11:58 PM | #7 |
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We have two I2's which we've owned now for 2 years plus. I keep them indoors all the time. I plug them in one at a time, once a month and it takes between 30 and 45 minutes for both batteries to start blinking green
In my opinion, one hour every week would be a very conservative schedule - Anything more isn't really needed, IMO . . . . despite what many people say I also have 3 spare batteries that I've been 'experimenting' with. They are stored indoors, not on a machine and I check their voltages from time to time - They never change. I used to put them on a machine every 3 or 4 months to charge, but the recharge took only minutes, so I cut that back to every 6 or 8 months with the same result. I do check the voltages more often, just to make sure. Batteries not on a machine discharge VERY slowly As always, go with whatever makes you comfortable - The above is just my personal experience Don |
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That's true. It's just more convenient for some folks to leave it plugged in, using a timer. If I had a timer that would turn on for an hour every week, I would probably do that.
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