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I want to buy a portable power station so I can connect a battery charger to charge a mobility scooter in our car park (which has no power points)
The battery charger for the scooter says Input: 200-240V. Output: DC 73.5 3A.
Can anyone tell me what size Power Station I need to power the charger efficiently.
I'm thinking that I would need a station with 600w Output but not sure at all.
Thanks
Steve
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:52am
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Are you sure it says Output: DC 73.5 3A, that seems very very high ?.
RonTT wrote on Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:52am:
Are you sure it says Output: DC 73.5 3A, that seems very very high ?.
Hi RonTT
Just looking at the specs and it says Model DZLS6060-11.
Input AC200-240V
Output DC73.5V 3.0A
Then at the bottom it says 60V 20Ah
Hope that helps
Steve
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 2:04pm
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tebo53 wrote on Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:42am:
Hi RonTT
Just looking at the specs and it says Model DZLS6060-11.
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Input AC200-240V
Output DC73.5V 3.0A
Then at the bottom it says 60V 20Ah
Hope that helps
Steve
Hi, i cannot find model number DZLS6060-11 however i can say that 73 volts (DC or AC) with 3 A current = 220.5 watts.
I assume you are speaking about solar generator which could be charged in the house then taken outside to plug the charger into (assuming no one steals it) then charge the scooter, ifso i think you may have a problem as many of these have 150- 200w maximum continuous draw from the socket.
Have you investigated solar charger or maybe not feasible but a spare battery which you can charge in the house then swap out or would that be to much hassle.
RonTT wrote on Wed Oct 30, 2024 2:04pm:
Hi, i cannot find model number DZLS6060-11 however i can say that 73 volts (DC or AC) with 3 A current = 220.5 watts.
I assume you are speaking about solar generator which could be charged in the house then taken outside to plug the charger into (assuming no one steals it) then charge the scooter, ifso i think you may have a problem as many of these have 150- 200w maximum continuous draw from the so...
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...cket.
Have you investigated solar charger or maybe not feasible but a spare battery which you can charge in the house then swap out or would that be to much hassle.
Hi,
I tried the spare battery method but it was so much hassle unscrewing panels and brackets etc and the batteries are very heavy to lug about!
However, as you have been good enough to work things out I think I've found a power pack on Amazon.es that might be ok:
Bluetti EB3A with a 600w AC outlet @ €279
Or
Swarey portable power station with AC outlet @ 300w. €200.
I suppose the 300w power station might do the job. What do you think Ron?
Theft could be a problem but I'll invest in a good chain too...
Steve
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 2:47pm
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tebo53 wrote on Wed Oct 30, 2024 2:34pm:
Hi,
I tried the spare battery method but it was so much hassle unscrewing panels and brackets etc and the batteries are very heavy to lug about!
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However, as you have been good enough to work things out I think I've found a power pack on Amazon.es that might be ok:
Bluetti EB3A with a 600w AC outlet @ €279
Or
Swarey portable power station with AC outlet @ 300w. €200.
I suppose the 300w power station might do the job. What do you think Ron?
Theft could be a problem but I'll invest in a good chain too...
Steve
If i were you i would fire of an e mail to the manufacturer giving them the 73.5 volt (DC) and 3 amp charger details and see what they say, explain exactly what you intend using it for, no need to say your in Spain or buying from Amazon.es, i have my doubts whether even the 600 w model is upto the job, best to ask before buying.
RonTT wrote on Wed Oct 30, 2024 2:47pm:
If i were you i would fire of an e mail to the manufacturer giving them the 73.5 volt (DC) and 3 amp charger details and see what they say, explain exactly what you intend using it for, no need to say your in Spain or buying from Amazon.es, i have my doubts whether even the 600 w model is upto th...
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...e job, best to ask before buying.
Thanks for that, I will send them an email to enquire. I will let you know their reply.
Steve
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 7:37pm
Hi,
Having read the thread of msgs for this topic i thought i would jump in.
RonTT, you are right in the advice you have given to Steve. To me its not about finding a portable solution but finding the best way to use what you have.
Based on the details supplied the mobility scooter uses a 60V 20Ah battery cell. That is its capacity.
The battery requires a continuous charging rate which is supplied by the charger, which in turn is supplied by the continuous electric supply from your socket.
The power required, +/- 220W at 3A continuous is far to much to make the purchase of a Solar Power Bank economically feasible.
The cost of a replacement, fit for purpose charger is circa £30. If stolen!
I cant picture your mobility scooter in a car park...
So, why cant you;
*Place the mobility scooter to the nearest socket you have and if required use an extension lead?
*Pay for a fused spur to be installed to power a new socket affixed externally. Lockable types are common.
*Theft of the charger: buy a cheap metal box/letter box (lockable) get entry and exit holes drilled, place the charger within/or buy a secure scooter box and use that.
I went for the fused spur and glad i did.
👍🏼
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:56pm
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Av64 wrote on Wed Oct 30, 2024 7:37pm:
Hi,
Having read the thread of msgs for this topic i thought i would jump in.
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RonTT, you are right in the advice you have given to Steve. To me its not about finding a portable solution but finding the best way to use what you have.
Based on the details supplied the mobility scooter uses a 60V 20Ah battery cell. That is its capacity.
The battery requires a continuous charging rate which is supplied by the charger, which in turn is supplied by the continuous electric supply from your socket.
The power required, +/- 220W at 3A continuous is far to much to make the purchase of a Solar Power Bank economically feasible.
The cost of a replacement, fit for purpose charger is circa £30. If stolen!
I cant picture your mobility scooter in a car park...
So, why cant you;
*Place the mobility scooter to the nearest socket you have and if required use an extension lead?
*Pay for a fused spur to be installed to power a new socket affixed externally. Lockable types are common.
*Theft of the charger: buy a cheap metal box/letter box (lockable) get entry and exit holes drilled, place the charger within/or buy a secure scooter box and use that.
I went for the fused spur and glad i did.
👍🏼
There is another option. Tebo mentioned he has a spare battery, if there was someplace to set it securely on the scooter it could be wired in parallel to the fixed battery thus extending / doubling the range, yes this second battery would need to be taken off and charged but it would be easier than removing the fixed battery. Just a thought i had.
Av64 wrote on Wed Oct 30, 2024 7:37pm:
Hi,
Having read the thread of msgs for this topic i thought i would jump in.
Read more...
RonTT, you are right in the advice you have given to Steve. To me its not about finding a portable solution but finding the best way to use what you have.
Based on the details supplied the mobility scooter uses a 60V 20Ah battery cell. That is its capacity.
The battery requires a continuous charging rate which is supplied by the charger, which in turn is supplied by the continuous electric supply from your socket.
The power required, +/- 220W at 3A continuous is far to much to make the purchase of a Solar Power Bank economically feasible.
The cost of a replacement, fit for purpose charger is circa £30. If stolen!
I cant picture your mobility scooter in a car park...
So, why cant you;
*Place the mobility scooter to the nearest socket you have and if required use an extension lead?
*Pay for a fused spur to be installed to power a new socket affixed externally. Lockable types are common.
*Theft of the charger: buy a cheap metal box/letter box (lockable) get entry and exit holes drilled, place the charger within/or buy a secure scooter box and use that.
I went for the fused spur and glad i did.
👍🏼
Hi,
I live in a tower block and I am living on floor 12. The car park services all the apartments in the tower block. It would be impossible to have a dedicated socket fitted. An extension lead is also out of the question (im 12 stories up) hence the exploration of a portable power station. I'm trying to get some information as to which would be the best power station to buy that would do the job. Spare batteries are a solution but when you're 73 yrs they can be a little to heavy to handle.....
Its 2025, there must be a portable power station or something suitable out there to simply recharge a battery.
Steve
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