Re: (ET) "gas pedal" - or rheostat??

["Tim" <rimmer59 hbci com>]

It kind of looks like this one which costs $89 versus $288 for the Curtis.
https://www.ssccontrols.com/homepage-potentiometerfootcontrols.htm

Has anyone found a semi-waterproof foot control that is reasonable?  I
currently have the above $89 verson and it has worked great.  I do wish the
wire came out the other side though.  So far I have not had any water
related shorting issues since I clean my tractor with an air hose and I 
make
sure not to drive in the rain.
Tim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Coate" <jbc coate org>
To: "elec trak" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) "gas pedal" - or rheostat??


> I was hoping for a pre-made foot pedal control unit. A little poking
> found the Curtis FP-2, as can be seen at
> http://www.evparts.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=538&product_id=581
>
> However, I'm not sure how water-proof it is, and it costs more than the
> controller. So that is out.
>
> I'll have to look at the E-20 and see if there is a protected place to
> mount the PB-6 and link it to the arm on the original pedal.
>
>
> Steve Richardson wrote:
> > The Alltrax controller uses three different types of throttle inputs;
> > 0 - 5K, 5K - 0 and ITS or inductive.  We have the PB-6 type pot boxes
with
> > the 0 - 5K 1/4 turn pot inside, but you can also use a ITS throttle 
> > from
an
> > Club Car golf cart.  I have no idea what they cost, but check with your
> > local golf car supplier.
> > ...
> > What ever you use, make sure it is weather resistant and totally sealed
from
> > the dust and dirt.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Coate" <jbc coate org>
> >
> >>I'm looking for a source of good quality & water proof foot controls to
> >>use with the AllTrax controller on an E20. Either a potentiometer, or 
> >>an
> >>inductive pickup which it can also use and which are theoretically more
> >>reliable. Suggestions welcome.
>
>
>
>
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