A little unclear on this...

Furyous · 06-28-2012, 09:28 PM

I have a Melex model 512 that I have completely stripped and am putting back together with an alltrax axe 500 amp controller and plan on 8 6v batteries. I know I need a heavy duty solenoid, but I am completely lost after reading up on which forward/reverse switch I need to get. I plan to reuse the old pot box so it will be a series cart, but there are so many options out there that my head is now spinning. Can I use one made for an ezgo? A club car? A Yamaha? I would think any of them would work. I just want one thing that will last and not catch on fire. Should i throw out the old pot box and go with more modern components?Any advice?

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Furyous · 06-28-2012, 09:31 PM

Oh yeah- the cart is lefties with 22" tires and is also limo style on a stretched frame. I will be running 2ga cables.

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Furyous · 06-29-2012, 01:27 PM

Sorry. Not "lefties". Lifted.

scottyb · 06-29-2012, 01:37 PM

Okay, you need to verify what the output is on the existing pot. It may be 5k-0 or 0-5k or 0-1k? I don't know but a simple ohms test will tell and hopefully this pot output is the same as your controller's input, if no, reprogram the AXE to match your pot

Now select a suitable HD 200 amp solenoid and get to work

Furyous · 07-02-2012, 02:13 PM

Thanks Scottyb! But what for the forward/reverse switch do you recommend. I see you have some on your site, but still not certain which to get.

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Furyous · 07-02-2012, 02:23 PM

Just did a resistance test on the old pot box. 0 at idle and 5.32k at full speed, so does that mean it is a 0-5k?

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scottyb · 07-02-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furious

Just did a resistance test on the old pot box. 0 at idle and 5.32k at full speed, so does that mean it is a 0-5k?

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Yes, 0-5k.
The Melex guys have been using my Ezgo HD F&Rs without a problem.

Furyous · 07-02-2012, 04:25 PM

Awesome. Thanks! Will be ordering from your website soon.

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06-28-2012, 09:28 PM	#1
Furyous Flat Out Hooked on Carts Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	A little unclear on this... I have a Melex model 512 that I have completely stripped and am putting back together with an alltrax axe 500 amp controller and plan on 8 6v batteries. I know I need a heavy duty solenoid, but I am completely lost after reading up on which forward/reverse switch I need to get. I plan to reuse the old pot box so it will be a series cart, but there are so many options out there that my head is now spinning. Can I use one made for an ezgo? A club car? A Yamaha? I would think any of them would work. I just want one thing that will last and not catch on fire. Should i throw out the old pot box and go with more modern components?Any advice? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

06-29-2012, 01:37 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: A little unclear on this... Okay, you need to verify what the output is on the existing pot. It may be 5k-0 or 0-5k or 0-1k? I don't know but a simple ohms test will tell and hopefully this pot output is the same as your controller's input, if no, reprogram the AXE to match your pot Now select a suitable HD 200 amp solenoid and get to work

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06-28-2012, 09:31 PM	#2
Furyous Flat Out Hooked on Carts Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Oh yeah- the cart is lefties with 22" tires and is also limo style on a stretched frame. I will be running 2ga cables. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

06-29-2012, 01:27 PM	#3
Furyous Flat Out Hooked on Carts Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Sorry. Not "lefties". Lifted.

07-02-2012, 02:13 PM	#5
Furyous Flat Out Hooked on Carts Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Thanks Scottyb! But what for the forward/reverse switch do you recommend. I see you have some on your site, but still not certain which to get. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

07-02-2012, 02:23 PM	#6
Furyous Flat Out Hooked on Carts Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Just did a resistance test on the old pot box. 0 at idle and 5.32k at full speed, so does that mean it is a 0-5k? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

07-02-2012, 04:25 PM	#8
Furyous Flat Out Hooked on Carts Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Awesome. Thanks! Will be ordering from your website soon. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk