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    <p>I recall seeing something like that in an old Home Power magazine
      article.  I've done a few odd ball conversions, and that seems
      like a good one to play with.  Its not a "daily driver", not going
      long distances or long hours, weight isn't a huge issue, and so
      lead acid batteries might not be out of the question.  Constant
      speed too, so you might not need a super PWM controller.  I'd
      consider something in the 12 to 24 v range, and just go old school
      with a heavy duty knife switch or over sized relay.  If you start
      it with the tines in the air, it shouldn't have a big starting
      surge.  <br>
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    <p>Or you could go 21st century, with 48v, Li+ PWM controller,
      etc....  Another option to consider is using existing Li+ battery
      packs, like Ryobi's 40 v lawn mower packs.....<br>
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    <pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760</pre>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/26/21 5:32 PM, Dana Orzel wrote:<br>
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