Re: (ET) All fixed

[Chris Zach <czach computer org>]

That is a possibility, but I removed the tap wires to the lift and the 
lights from the pack.

Whatever it is, it's a big wire: I incinerated the wires in my deck when 
it developed a ground fault back in the summer. No damage to the tractor.

Chris


RJ Kanary wrote:

>     Not many things are still 'on' with the PD open. One of the most 
> common" gone to ground" components is my favorite, the lift motor.{Hint, 
> the lift motor is still 'on' when the PD is 'open'. } Lighting wiring, 
> toasted by the armature resistors, is another 'hot' item.
>      Think of the double contactor replacement as an occupational 
> therapy exercise. Increases dexterity. <G>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Zach" <czach computer org>
> To: "Elec-trak list" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:42 PM
> Subject: (ET) All fixed
>
>
> > Swapped out the contactor pair with a spare set and the tractor is 
> > working perfectly again. I'd still like to find that other ground 
> > fault though; any suggestions on how to track one down? The only clue 
> > is that it's there even with the main disconnect off, and it's pretty 
> > persistient.
> >
> > Another thought: Pulling those contactors is a real 14 karat pain. 
> > However I do like the fact that one can fix just about anything on a 
> > contactor based elec-trak with a meter and a set of wrenches.
> >
> > Chris
> >
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