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06-13-2016, 07:24 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Upgrade to 4ga all around or just on batt pack and to controller & Solenoid
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Generally speaking yes cheap cables could be a weak point BUT when a connection gets hot enough to melt off that is where the issue was.... What did the connection at the other end of that cable look like was it too melted? Having connections too tight can be a cause for failure as when thing begin to heat up there can be changes and too tight becomes just a little loose... One must also be sure that the high amperage lug goes on first or kept closest to the lead, no smaller rings, locks or flat behind the high amp connection. Locks and/or flats must be used carefully only after all lugs are on the stud... |
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06-13-2016, 07:25 PM | #12 |
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Re: Upgrade to 4ga all around or just on batt pack and to controller & Solenoid
I just checked the motor after riding around the neighborhood and after having sat for at least 45 mins it is still warm. This is where I start to get out of my purview, does that mean the motor is on its way out or overloaded because it is a standard 36v CC...
If the motor warmth is normal, where else do I look for the checking for too much load? As for the terminal, they could've worked themselves loose I guess, I do not have lock washers on them :(. Paying my stupid tax I guess |
06-13-2016, 07:38 PM | #13 | |
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Re: Upgrade to 4ga all around or just on batt pack and to controller & Solenoid
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As for using a 36 volt motor on 48 well that's a popular option but it has got to be harsh on the motor without question so I would expect it to get hot... But I don't know what too hot. Is the paint burnt or yellowed? If not then its likely not TOO hot.... |
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06-13-2016, 08:06 PM | #14 | |
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Re: Upgrade to 4ga all around or just on batt pack and to controller & Solenoid
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Are there other sources/areas where load could be increased abnormally? The weird thing is not all the wires get hot. Only one or two. The two main + & - leads, which are welding wire, are fine. Could the terminals not be making good contact with the battery posts somehow? |
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06-13-2016, 08:18 PM | #15 |
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06-14-2016, 09:25 AM | #16 | |
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06-15-2016, 05:50 AM | #17 |
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Re: Upgrade to 4ga all around or just on batt pack and to controller & Solenoid
That very well could be. I think I am going to buy new, better quality battery wires and see what happens. Thanks for all the help. I'll report back on the outcome for others to refer to invade they have similar issues.
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06-15-2016, 08:15 PM | #18 |
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Re: Upgrade to 4ga all around or just on batt pack and to controller & Solenoid
Well I replaced the battery terminal/stud using the tap method hooked the wire back up and still have maybe 3 of the 5 battery wires getting hot. I really think they are bad wires because not all of them get hot, which is strange. Ordering higher quality ones tonight...
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06-15-2016, 08:51 PM | #19 | |
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06-15-2016, 09:02 PM | #20 |
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Re: Upgrade to 4ga all around or just on batt pack and to controller & Solenoid
None, it's driving me nuts. Anyway thank you everyone for the help along the way. I'm thinking of going with 2 AWG between the batts to see how that does
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