battery question...

[Sickie Ickie]

Okay, I'm thinking about using an electric scooter motor to pull a large toy train made of plastic barrels.

Here's my question: The motor is Model # MY1016

Type: Electric Power Motor

Voltage: 24VDC

Rated Current: 14.5A

Output: 250 Watts

Rated Speed: 2750 RPM

cost around $37 with shipping.

I'm figuring plenty of torque to pull the heavy train.


A scooter battery is going to be out of the question. Around $150 is too expensive.

Does anyone know a much cheaper route to go battery-wise?

[Koumajutsu]

go for a pair of automotive or marine batteries. Lead Acid is your cheapest bang for the buck

[Revenant]

Deep cycle marine.

[Sickie Ickie]

rev, I'm not finding those for any less than 50 ea.

50 x 2 = 100+ dollars. Out of my range at the momant.

[TearyThunder]

Try junkyards for used batteries and see what they can do.

[Koumajutsu]

you could try a gang of 4 * 6 volt lantern batteries, but I cant say they will source enough current.

[Sickie Ickie]

"Try junkyards for used batteries and see what they can do."


may be worth a shot. unfortunately, most here cost $25 for pull a part.

[Sickie Ickie]

Originally Posted by Koumajutsu

you could try a gang of 4 * 6 volt lantern batteries, but I cant say they will source enough current.

At least not for hours, I'm afraid.

[.id.]

Borrow the battery from your (friend's, neighbor's, enemy's, etc) car..... Two batteris in series (maybe 2 sets in parallel) would run for a while. The other question I'd ask is how are you going to adjust the speed?

[Spookineer]

Try an industrial alarm company. Most emergency lighting systems are battery powered as well as alarm back up power supplies. These batteries must be replaced on a regular schedule even though they have plenty of life left in them. Most of these batteries are Gel Cell so mounting is easy. I've gotten some that have amp hour ratings higher than most motorcycle batteries. The best part is they are usually free when you can get them.
Worth a few phone calls...