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astra_conv:conversion:battery_boxes:battery_boxes [2013/12/30 19:23] 127.0.0.1 external edit |
astra_conv:conversion:battery_boxes:battery_boxes [2014/04/23 21:07] (current) richard |
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+ | TUEV demanded a metal cover for the battery box: The benefit over a plastic cover is sure debatable - the metal cover cannot be opened easily in case of a fire, it is prone to make the battery box explode and it may also cause short-circuits when it touches the cell terminals. Anyhow, in some cases it is best not to contradict... | ||
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+ | The cover is made of an Aluminium frame and sheet metal. Inside, it got some thermal insulation and a sheet of foam plastic: | ||
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+ | Top view of the front battery box cover: | ||
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+ | The inner side of the battery box cover again got thermal isolation and protective foam plastic: | ||
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+ | Since i was concerned that the cells might not be held tight enough by the top frame, I later fitted some pieces of wood between cells and frame. | ||
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