Owner | Chris Meier |
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Location | Minnetonka, Minnesota United States map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2011 Ariens Amp24 2-stage 48V 24" Snow Thrower Linked website is the setup manual |
Motor | Transmagnetics |
Controller | Transmagnetics ATC101484 Circular controller. Imported. WebPage |
Batteries | 8 AR48-15 03793500, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Storage Battery Systems VRLA AGM 15Ah ea 12V block Total of 30Ah @ 48V, 1.5Kwh |
System Voltage | 48 Volts |
Charger | Interactor See 'website' link to quick setup manual, contains a shot of the charger. WebPage /> 3 /0/filename/916003+sn+75000%2B.pdf |
Heater | The less than 100% efficient belt generates heat, consuming 4A @ 50V just to idle, no auger. With auger and no load, 10A @ 50V. The 'skin' over this area gets warm. |
Instrumentation | Amazon: DC 6.5-100V 0-100A LCD Display Meters display V, A, W, cumulative Wh The meters have an alarm function, however it just flashes the display, no audible. |
Top Speed | 5 MPH ( 8 KPH) Estimated ;-) |
Range | 45 Minutes, depending on snow type/depth |
Conversion Cost | These were $1500 new, I bought a year old unit sitting at a dealer, and it needed to have the un-maintained batteries replaced by Ariens. Spent about $50 on upgrades. |
Additional Features | Added Bussman Marine switch/breakers Added no-name V/A/W/Wh panel meters & shunts Rewired in the process |
5th season starting, Winter 2015-16 These would be sweet with a lithium ion variant. Once the pack is down on run-time, I'll be upgrading. |