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MCN |
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Anker seem to work well.
I use one to charge my phone.
The bigger the capacity the longer the recharge.
https://www.anker.com/collections/power-banks
Don't ask me how to get 12v from the 5v output.
Unless they make a 12v unit.
The companies that market heated clothing sell power packs.
This will not be an inexpensive venture either way. ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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A100man |
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 Posted: 09:17 - 09 Nov 2022 Post subject: Re: Portable battery packs |
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PotatoHead2020 wrote: | I've got heated gerbing gloves (12v) and want to be able to wear them on my old (6v) bike. Any recommendations on portable battery packs/power bank? Don't want to pay gerbing prices and not have any USB charging ability for the phone etc
Could i even just use a normal 12v bike battery in a pannier?
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Yes, why not.
They quote 2.5 - 8 hrs on their weedy 2.6AH 'Xtreme' battery so anything you have lying about will likely better that - best not run it completely flat if you choose lead acid though - it might not recover. ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600 |
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stinkwheel |
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A lot of internet "makers" are using the Lidl "Parkside" battery packs designed for cordless tools as power packs. They usually 3d print up a simple connector for them.
There's an example of a very simple one here (he's doing a 20v pack, but you get the idea, they do 12V ones too): https://youtu.be/0oBbF3bcDck
Another option would be to convert your bike to 12v? Most of them it's as simple as fitting a 12v reg/rec and changing out the bulbs, horn and possibly condenser. Power demand is the same and the wiring is fine because you are halving the current.
As a veteran of over 20 Dragon rallies, I strongly advise bar muffs. Even if it's just 2 big milk bottles with the back cut out and cable-tied on there. Also thick PVC waterproofs, not gore-tex. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 2 years, 180 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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