Hello fellow e-shredders,
I’m Ashby, I’ve been eyeing the forms here and over at the old website for awhile now but finally made an account. Deciding to pop my posting cherry here as I’m eagerly awaiting @Zach’s battery builder guide. I wanted to go ahead and get some parts on order to replace the limp dick battery Evolve sells with the Bamboo GT but had a few questions in the mean time about ordering parts. I plan to build a 10S4P pack using 30Q cells and already printed a spacer plate to make room for the larger cells and BMS.
Ordering Cells: I don’t really have a way to confirm fake 30Q cells as I only have a basic multimeter so wanted to roll the dice with a reputable reseller. My research has landed me on Nkon? Are these guys still legit? 40 cells for $146.70 shipped to the usa but looks like it will take 4 weeks. Nkon seems to have several sites is ru.nkon.nl the best to use for USA shipped orders? BatteryBro was the second option but I have to buy a minimum of 50 cells $186.50 +shipping. Can anyone here confirm if these guys are legit? I only need 40 cells, is it a good idea to order a few extra for some reason or another?
Best place for other supply’s such as Kapton, fishpaper, nickel braid, exc? I found most on amazon but wasn’t sure if there was a cheaper site since I have to wait 4 weeks anyways for the cells to show up?
In regards to required AWG wire size for a 10S4P 30Q pack any recommendations? I’ve read to use PTFE wire vs PVC but nothing on actual size. Simi related when connecting each P group together for a super flex bamboo desk what’s the best connection method wire or nickel braid and at what AWG? Most photos I’ve seen use a much lower AWG size than the balance leads.
Thanks for the advice as I continue my research.
-Crashby