Flaming batteries
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OK, just fixed mine; what you need is a 2.1mm line socket.
I got one from Maplin (part no JK11M), isn't waterproof in any way, but as I don't use it off-road I don't reckon that's a huge issue; connection is soldered, and it's only ~8V. Much easier to connect/disconnect than the original. If you want a waterproof equivalent, you can probably find something on Ebay; neatest solution is probably to find a cable with the right connector on one end, cut to length and solder on to the battery. It's a standard connector for CCTV power cables, so there should be plenty around.
If you solder a new connector onto the existing cable (as I did) be careful. Shorting the connections, even briefly, could damage the battery (potentially catastrophically, as ITB demonstrated).
If you haven't damaged your connector, give it a very careful look anyway. The inner insulators are *very* thin; mine turned out to be completely mullered even though the outer had only just started to fail, it's a miracle mine hadn't suffered the same fate as ITB's.Pannier, 120rpm.0 -
Thanks for that, so let me get this straight you've repaired you're existing battery pack?
I've been doing some research and come up with the following which I hope will be of some help to other SSC P7 owners
Replacement packs can be purchased from DX for $29.94 with free shipping http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.32756
I have no idea if this pack is better quality than the BestOfferBuy model I bought, it does look different in the pics.
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You can build you own (DIY 18650 battery pack) :shock:
I'm sure you can source the parts from lots of places but as I'm buying some stuff anyway I might as well get it all in one place.
You will need :--
4 x 18650 2400 mAh rechargeable protected batteries -
4 x BK-18650-PC2-ND battery holders - Digikey.com is a good source
1 or 2 chargers - http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1251
glue to stick the holders together
some copper cable to link the cells
soldering iron and solder
DC sockets to connect to your P7 head - http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43091
velco strap to hold them all together and a pouch or bag for the finished product
Now then those individual holders are cheap enough but the postage is a little steep, so I think I'll buy a lot of them to make it worth while.Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0