Re: (ET) amps/ uneven loading

["RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>]

Yes, they, and all other electrical componentry is isolated from the
chassis. If one item 'goes to ground', it will usually not cause a problem.
BUT, when the second component goes to ground, things get exciting, FAST !
Oddly enough, the lift motor is the one that will usually go to ground,
followed closely by the armature terminals for the traction motor. The 
third
most popular culprit is the armature contactors.


RJ Kanary @ Bandi Bros. Inc.
Member TRNi  Since 1998
ASE® Certified Master Auto Technician
Member Tech Line Associates Since 1987
rjkanary nauticom net

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Meier" <mr23 mn rr com>
To: <fiskfarm mediaone net>; "RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>
Cc: <Jeremy Gagliardi com>; "Elec-Trak" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 12:51
Subject: Re: (ET) amps/ uneven loading


> Are the lift motors electrically isolated from the chassis?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > In following the discussion on uneven loads, I think the lights aren't
> > enough of a load to these monster batteries to even be considered, 
> > while
> > the lift on the other hand, is very damaging during heavy usage. Since
> > it is evenly dividing the battery bank into 2 halves, why not provide 2
> > quick disconnects or switches from the marine world, to alternate which
> > banks the lift runs off. That way when the first bank shows weakness,
> > (or before) just open the hood and change to the other bank. Or given
> > the marine switch scenario, just throw the switch.
>
>
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