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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: DeltaQ question
« on: April 12, 2022, 06:46:19 PM »I followed the recommendations above and the DeltaQ works perfectly to charge my Zero without needing to turn on the OBC. So I can use it to replace the OBC if necessary or to almost double the output of the OBC if I need to (relatively) fast charge.If you buy the Y cable, there will be plenty of room for the Delta Q. I have one permanently strapped down to both my Zeros. I can connect two (or one) DeltaQ's in seconds. Very easy to get to. Or, you can make your own extension cable if you have the equipment (I now do).
My only other comment is: could Zero have found a less convenient location for the "accessory charging" connector?It would have been nice if Zero had located the connector at a location where you wouldn't have to get down on your hands and knees to plug in their accessory charger.
Attached is a photo of my accessory charger cooking away on my garage floor last night. Definitely not a device that is very convenient to carry with you for charging on the road. Also attached is a photo of the accessory charger connector located under the swing-arm and above the motor for those of you who might be wondering where Zero has hidden the connector on the Gen 2 models.
The OBC closes the contactor. The Delta Q will NOT. So the bike must be keyed on to close the contactor for the DeltaQ. But if you want to remove the key and NOT use the OBC, read from here on.
-Don- Reno, NV
Don, I’ve got Anderson SBS75X brown plugs coming…what gauge wire did you use for your extension cable? Looks like with an 8.5amp charger, I could get away with 12Awg to keep the extension small enough to hide away in the frame easier.