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Discussion:  Battery FLT's working outside
Number of messages: 7

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mitch_h
west yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hello.

We are currently looking at changing the remainder of our fleet of trucks from LPG to battery because our h&s team deem the carbon monoxide readings too high. included in this proposal is the idea to replace all FLT's working outside. is there any legislation or restrictions to this or will it simply be a manufacturers recommendation, etc?

Mitch

Modified 23 Mar 2009 11:51 PM
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Normandy
Co. Cork, Ireland

The biggest problem will be weather,

Electricity and water do not mix so your choice of truck will be important,

Full cabs will probably be essential.

Some trucks have better protection than others ,it really depends where the controllers are situated and the protection of the dash panel.

good luck with your choice.

Posted 24 Mar 2009 02:37 AM Reply  Report this message
kevin_k
dumfriesshire, United Kingdom

why not designate trucks to work outside and electric trucks to work inside .. are your lpg trucks old machine as the latest trucks are very clean running due to cat convertors and closed loop fuel systems used nowadays

Posted 24 Mar 2009 03:51 AM Reply  Report this message
johnr_j
Georgia, United States
1.  Some manfuaturers have no issue with electric trucks working out side.  Some are made to do so as standard, some with optional features.

2.  Outdoor electics are generally limited in lift capacity say 6000 - 6500 lbs at 24" LC.  Yes, there are larger capacity electrics units but I would be leary of 8000 - 10,000 lb.  cap. units.  Just my opinion and experiences in the past.  Tiem changes every thing I know but ....

Posted 24 Mar 2009 07:29 AM Reply  Report this message
edward_t
South Carolina, United States

I might offer that if it is an electric pnuematic frame, it should be "made to work outside" and an electric cushion tire trucks should not bo used "outside", more due to PSI floor loading and sinking in asphalt than precipitation.
and me too.."Just my opinion and experiences in the past. Time changes every thing I know but..."

Posted 24 Mar 2009 07:59 AM Reply  Report this message
johnr_j
Georgia, United States
edward t

Totally agree with you - I should have said pneumatic electric - that's what I was referring to but my brain and fingers sometimes have a hard time getting their act together.

Most electric pneumatics that I am aware of have gutters to channel moisture away from electric/electronic items & sealing around critical components or sealed/enclsoed items (motors etc.).  For example, Linde and others.

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Posted 24 Mar 2009 09:53 AM Reply  Report this message
Normandy
Co. Cork, Ireland
I agree with all of the above comments,

In Europe electrics with Pnu Profile tyres are much more the norm than in the USA . The spec must of course be right as with all machines. I still feel that weather is still the most difficult issue to be sure of. Modern electrics don't like damp and splash rains are not enough protection. I know of machines that stop at the mere suggestion of rain,  Better forecasters that the weather man !!!!!. just check where the main electric components are .

Posted 24 Mar 2009 10:34 PM Reply  Report this message


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