RE: Zivan K2 Charger For Sale

["Robert Salem" <RSalem@ee.net>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ev@listproc.sjsu.edu [mailto:owner-ev@listproc.sjsu.edu]On
> Behalf Of mitchoates@prodigy.net
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 2:45 PM
> To: ev@listproc.sjsu.edu
> Subject: Zivan K2 Charger For Sale
> 
> 
>      Since my NG5 charger has been working for a couple of 
> months now with no problems, it's time to put my old K2 charger 
> up for grabs. There's no problem with it, the output is just a little 
> too low for a double stack of 8V batteries.
>      It's a 144V 15 amp model, 220VAC input. Charge profile is 
> constant current/constant voltage/constant current for 3 hrs/shutoff. 
> Max initial current is 15 amps, max current final phase 5 amps. It 
> is temperature compensated with a remote probe. Initial constant 
> current, final constant current, and gassing voltage are adjustable 
> via pots inside the charger, accessible via a slot in the side of the 
> charger with a small screwdriver. The charger is currently adjusted 
> for a 120V pack. The settings can easily be adjusted with a small 
> ammeter installed on the output and a digital thermometer to read 
> battery temp, or with an E-Meter that has the optional temp 
> sensor. Weight is around 5 lbs, physical size approximately 6" X 
> 6" X 12" long.  I still have all the paperwork and instructions that 
> came with the charger.There is some light rust on the fan intake 
> grille.
>      Brand new 4 years ago it was $800, asking $400. Only fair way 
> way I can think of to decide who gets it is first definite "yes" by 
> time stamp on e-mail.
> 
>                                                    Mitch Oates
>