Parts to my homebuild heater Dead impulse vs new very strong Kostov
OwnerLennart Senby
LocationLidkoping, Lidkoping Sweden map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1991 Ford Express
My Netgain impulse died and my curtis get bad
2011
Replaced with this great Kostov and still
working Kelly.
Only use 350Amp and that is ok


a great little truck that still can load 400
kg 900 lbs
MotorKostov Kostov K10 Series Wound DC
Drivetrainstandard without coupling
ControllerKelly KDH14100D 1000A
96-170VDC
Batteries45 Thunder Sky LiFeYPO4 160AH,, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
Batteries from evcomponents.com. BMS from
evworks.com.au takes care of my batteries. One
60 watt heating cables and batteries will be 15
C degrees on the winter.1 pcs battery is
replaced 2013
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
I have reduced the charge to 2100 watts so that
the main fuse will not break at home
Have also a smaller charger 900w
HeaterHomebuild from a 3000w 220v heatwatertank
DC/DC Converter Chennic 400w
InstrumentationBatman3-EV,vacuumeter for the brakes,12-volt
meter,6 pcs Cell-logg,Varninglight from BMS.
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
I have not tested faster
Accelerationvery good if you start with second gear
Range85 Miles (136 Kilometers)
I have drive 75 miles in 50 mph and used 130Ah
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,800 Pounds (1,272 Kilograms)
TiresKhumo 165*13
Conversion Time1-year and fighting 6 months with Swedish law to
make it legal


Conversion Costabout 11000EUR
Additional FeaturesMust replaced the heater.It works ok down to 5+ celcius

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