Norm – hi – re “the carbs†– when I started out I was limiting myself to 24gms of carbs in total per day – following the “Bernstein†approach to controlling diabetes – that's what I am trying to get back to – I know I can because I did it before.
It gave me really tight control of my HbA1c at 5.1% (now slipped to 6.7% boo hoo
) and excellent weight control.
I am committed to getting back to there again!!!
Before I got the WattsUp meter my trial measurements had suggested between 24 and 40 watts (1.6 to 2.2 amps into 12v 7Ah lead gel) at 100 to 150 rotor rpm's. So my actual results now into a 12v 35Ah lead acid battery are marginally better – I tend to stick to about 110 to 120 rotor rpm so that it is doable for 30 minutes.
REdiculous – thanks for posting the pic – ingenious idea to hitch up your pedgen like that when your pocket ebike needs recharging.
With the gear ratios on my pedgen of 44:16 (ie 2.75:1) then at 110 to 120 rotor rpm I think my pedalling speed / cadence is around 40 to 43 rpm – which is what I try to sustain for 30 minutes – hope to build it up for a longer time period gradually rather than faster in the same time period.
Question for anyone who can advise: I leave my 12v 35Ah lead acid battery permanently connected to the pedgen and drive the 28W led tv via an inverter.
I charge NiMh cells by making up packs and connect them at the same time via a RC charger connected directly across the battery posts – ie it runs in parallel.
Should I wish to recharge back up another 12v 35A lead acid battery – is it ok to just connect this second battery across the posts of the first battery (which is “always fully chargedâ€) ie in parallel and continue pedalling away until this second battery is also fully charged – that's how I connected it today???
Gee