Where to go with RabbitTool gone?

[Capt Spele0]

I have a Sierra batt pack I need to have rebuilt. I've checked with Explorer Technology and they only will deal with Li packs. I don't want to spend that kind money on an old sierra. Any thought out there?

Terry

 

[Snusmumrik]

Did you consider DIY battery pack as an option?
If no, i have no thoughts.

 

[Capt Spele0]

I've considered it but I don't have easy access to the machining I'd need to make a new pack and to use the existing package I'd need access to a spot welder. I'd rather by a new pack, a new (used) scooter, or pay to have mine rebuilt.

 

[tbone1004]

have you considered the PTB upgrade?

 

[Jimchris]

Try contacting batteryspace. They stock the F-size nimh cells used in the sierra pack. They also have a service to rebuild nimh cuda 400 packs, so a sierra should be no issue for them.

NiMH Battery Pack: 40.8V 10Ah NiMh battery pack for CUDA 400 rebuild

 

[Chris H]

Nevermind, I see that you don't want to spend the money on a Lithium battery.

 

[Chris H]

I have a Sierra batt pack I need to have rebuilt. I've checked with Explorer Technology and they only will deal with Li packs. I don't want to spend that kind money on an old sierra. Any thought out there?

Terry

As a side note, the NiMh packs from Rabbit Tool were over $800. There isn't a cheap option.

 

[Chris H]

have you considered the PTB upgrade?

This is $1000 too if you buy the PTB adapter from Dive-X. I think the adapter is $500 and a pair of 12aH Dewalt batteries is $400.

 

[tbone1004]

This is $1000 too if you buy the PTB adapter from Dive-X. I think the adapter is $500 and a pair of 12aH Dewalt batteries is $400.

it is, but it guarantees longevity with the scooter and is cheaper in the long run. Sure it only gives you a Cuda 400 *probably closer to the 500 realistically*, but there hasn't been a 650wh option for a very long time since the cells were discontinued many years ago.

30x F cells to build your own NiMH packs are going to cost close to $600, so the DeWalt packs per wh are actually cheaper and the cost of the PTB itself pays for itself on the second set of batteries, even ignoring the convenience of having those batteries if one kicks the bucket.

 

[Capt Spele0]

I think the PTB option ok but you still have to add $350 for the controller. With that investment, buying a Blacktip make more sense. What I'd really like to see is an inexpensive used unit, maybe from someone who did an upgrade to LiPo and has a perfectly good batt pak just taking up dust. (like any of that is going to happen.)