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| Posted: 10:57am 23 May 2011 |
Some more changes with the EV Hilux.
The test samples of the equalizer circuits have arrived and so needed to work on re mounting the 2 Zivan chargers. They used to be under the bonnet, but I had trouble with one (the first and so was the oldest). It eventually stopped working due to water ingress and dust. I bought a new one.
The 2 Zivan chargers are now mounted behind the drivers seat. No more water and dust. The Zivan charger has an open/closed circuit in the end (facing up in the picture below) that can be used to switch on the equalizer cicuits, when the Zivan charger reaches trickle phase. This is now connected as well. I just need to get a different relay to make it work.
These equalizer circuits have been improved. They have an output of 4 amps, but also are physically bigger as well. These 2 have been tested and worked well. I have ordered a commercial quantity.
Also have fitted the original towbar back on. First cleaned and painted. With this towbar fitting, I had to cut the fibreglass back to allow room where the towbar bolts on.
Trev @ drivebynature.com