controler/solenoid placement

richieap

hi , so I just picked up my new batteries , 8 6 volt , I have removed the controler from stock location so i can fit all batteries under my seat , I am going to mount the controler above motor (plenty of room with lift) but my question is can i remote mount the solenoid away from the controler ? it presently is mounted on the controler , id like to mount it about a foot away , is that ok ? thank you

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richieap

alltrax 400 , i want to mount it above motor , but do not want to splice all the little wires going to solenoid , i can mount the solenoid near the old contoler location , but not sure if thats ok

Olman

I'm not one of the "gurus" but there shoudn't be a problem moving the solenoid away from the controller. My concern would be trying to keep the controller dry mounted above the motor.

richieap

that was my concern too , but what i hear is the alltrax controller is supposed to be waterproof or resistent , anyhow , I am going to mount it facing up , cooling fins down , shouldnt get any wetter then it being in the stock spot , I may even fab some splash gaurds up too

richieap

bad when my bar is full of tools and my garage is a mess

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richieap

in the picture you can see i have the solenoid dangling where the controller used to be , I am planning on mounting it to the frame in that spot , tommorow I will fab up a bracket to mount the controller above the motor using the stock cooling fin bracket , this is turning into a bigger project then i wanted this weekend , so much going on , I am just anxious to get it moving again ,lol , just got the sleds out of the garage , tapper rejuvinated and bar stocked

Olman

Big project but if you are anything like me you love working on your cart to try and make it better. Good luck with it

richieap

thanks olman ,yes I love working on the cart , or anything for that matter

scottyb

No problem remotely mounting various components in the cart. But that stock looking (50-60a) solenoid will soon burn out with 400 amps going thru it ..... get yourself a 200a solenoid.

richieap

Thank you all for the answers , that is on my list , I will get one , that solenoid has been in cart since i built it back in 2007/8 ran with 48 volts no problem , but will switch it out once i get all my wiring made up , using #2 welding cable with solder ends for batteries and motor leads