Guest Kheldar Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) After much faffing around and a few stumbles along the way, the build is finally complete! Many thanks to Martyn for the battery First off inside the lid, though this is not a waterproof battery box, it doesn't hurt to silicone seal all the connectors (bar the one that may migrate one day) in. All will be revealed shortly as to what they are ... Here's the outside of the lid. Somewhat unconventional placement, but once you cut a hole that's too big for something ... you have to put something in it with a larger cut out! On the top we have two 15A ammeters. Beneath there's two marine grade DC sockets (as I'm running from a hub I don't need more!) On either side of the box are some power switches (well why not!) and finally next to the DC sockets is my CTEK comfort charger port / battery state indicator. Inside you can see how little space there actually is! This is the largest box I could find, and it only just holds the bigger battery Martyn supplied The battery is attached to the floor of the box via some extra strong velcro (click lock rather than hook and fluff style!) The comfort charger does not run through the ammeter or the power switches (it's always connected!) for charging / status. And finally with the lid on the box, some webbing (nightmare over this, don't ask!) just to hold things together. It's not going to be load bearing in any way (that would be asking for trouble as the whole assembly is now over 25KG!) but it keeps the lid nice and tight (though there are still ventilation ports around the bottom of the lid. All in all a fun project, but one I never plan to undertake again. I've spent a little bit more (about £30 all in) than I really wanted to, but it's a nice result As you can see, the orange light is on the panel : time to charge it up! Edited May 19, 2012 by Kheldar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Stephen - very nice. I take it the next project is going to be some wheels for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Neat, practical, and good looking what more could you ask, I like it alot Stephen, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 That battery box looks awesome, puts my DIY effort to shame, nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 That battery box looks awesome, puts my DIY effort to shame, nice one. Daz, yours is decent too matey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Daz, yours is decent too matey! Cheers matey but I feel an upgrade coming on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Very tidy job there Stephen. Looks the biz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Yup - Nice job you've made of it Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I am inspired! Just need a battery now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks all @Graham wheels? Nah, crane .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Great job there. I might replace my maplin box with something similar. Could use the maplin as a doner ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Be good if you would post a parts/source list and wiring details for this. It might become a summer project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Be good if you would post a parts/source list and wiring details for this. It might become a summer project I'm not an electrician by trade, not sure I want to put your health and the health of your battery in my hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I traced all the parts online after looking at the photo's, but your sources are cheaper than mine if you can do it for just £30. Very smart and convenient idea. Excellent job Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Box £13 http://cgi.ebay.co.u...23#ht_500wt_982 Sockets £9 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1439.l2649 Ammeters £10 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1439.l2649 Switches £4 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1439.l2649 Strapping £3 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1439.l2649 Cable (already had, 15A rated) Crimps (already had, yellow M4/M8/Female Spade) (Charger panel not included as that's a value add as I had the charger.) OK so little more than I thought at £39. The sundries I already had probably cost £6 to buy from Maplin / eBay. If you blow yourself up, not my problem Edited May 21, 2012 by Kheldar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Cheers Stephen. I accept your terms and conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 You can also knock a tenner off if you make a single output only This configuration works for me due to the mount hub, typical battery boxes tend to have internal fuses and more outputs for each device. Wiring should be easy enough to follow from the first diagram. Just remember sockets must be centre positive and ammeters are wired in series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221028737417?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I put this in my watch list when it was 99p plus £8.95 postage, but it's gone way up now Yes the pictures are fine showing the wiring. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Cheers for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 What price ,if batt supplied cold you knock these out to people who have bazs batts Sorry, not a chance Too much risk of someone using it unfused, or blowing a piece of kit and holding me responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Yeah there's that a guess worth a try looks great by the way If your battery will fit, you could do worse than this if you don't want to have a go yourself />http://www.manbat.co.uk/products/numa_ab.php WARNING : This is also an unfused solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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