Winter proofing DIY

[carpiste]

I was looking at a waterproof covering for my saddle bag and for the Bosch battery on my E-bike....
After looking around I thought I`d make myself one as the ones I found on the tinterweb weren`t really up to much and were pretty expensive.
I happened to have an old waterproof, nylon bag that was used for one of my sleeping bags. I decided to utilise it as I no longer use that particular sleeping bag. So, out with the scissors, sewing kit and about 45 minutes later I had exactly what I needed

 

[carpiste]

ps. The battery cover has velcro straps as well as the draw string to keep it snug

 

[Tom B]

Ten points....

Does the battery really need that?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Over the winter I noticed a drop off in range

but the battery is kept in the house so doesn;t get cold unless I go out
so I assume the cold air cooling the battery affects the range - hence I assume a cover might help

maybe - you probably spotted a few assumes there - the cold could also affect the lubrication on the drive chain and the friction inside the motor so who knows!!!

 

[carpiste]

I don`t know for sure if the cover will help but it makes me feel better knowing I`m looking after her
It certainly can`t do any harm and of course as I was making a cover for the saddle bag anyway it seemed rude not to

 

[Drago]

Perhaps not the battery itself, but anything that keeps the water from pooling around the battery connectors is a good thing.

 

[jags]

I was looking at a waterproof covering for my saddle bag and for the Bosch battery on my E-bike....
After looking around I thought I`d make myself one as the ones I found on the tinterweb weren`t really up to much and were pretty expensive.
I happened to have an old waterproof, nylon bag that was used for one of my sleeping bags. I decided to utilise it as I no longer use that particular sleeping bag. So, out with the scissors, sewing kit and about 45 minutes later I had exactly what I needed

looks a good job,would there be a chanch of battery overheating,silly question but got to ask.

 

[Drago]

In cold weather a bit of thermal insulation may actually help battery performance, albeit the effect will be minor.

 

[carpiste]

looks a good job,would there be a chanch of battery overheating,silly question but got to ask.

I doubt it very much. Firstly it`s only a thick nylon fairly tight up against a cold alloy frame. Plus there is a small gap for air to get under unless the draw string is pulled really tight.
I have also utilised an old neoprene overshoe that had been attacked by mice in the shed for extra insulation come really cold weather.
The good thing is, that, even though I`m getting on a bit, I still have a good sense of smell if it does decide to internally combust
Also, and this is important, they sell padded covers on Amazon and ebay and probably other outlets and I`ve not heard of any issues. Difference is mine didn`t cost £10-15 😄

 

[Tenkaykev]

Electric motors like the cold. The vast majority of them have some sort of cooling arrangement, usually a shaft mounted cooling fan.

 

[Drago]

Whereas the batteries dislike the cold, as it inhibits the chemical reaction that produces the electirckery.

 

[jowwy]

6.99 on ebay

or

20 bucks in halfords

 

[carpiste]

So I saved a few quid I`m happy

 

[carpiste]

Further to the last task with the prospect of further, heavy rain forecasts I realised I don`t have a waterproof cover for the trip display. I`m sure they will be waterproof, to a point, but if so why would they try to sell covers for them? Expensive ones too! Silicon covers are around £10 so again not hugely expensive but I do hate to buy things when I can utilise some old rubbish to do the job....
This is what I came up with:

A plastic water bottle, cut along one side and a length of double sided velcro glued to the neck. It covers the display and allows me to change the assist level easily

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I doing that - same bike as well!!

Thanks