On Wed, 9 Aug 2006, Raymon Ellis wrote:
Mike, I have been reading about your efforts and pulling for your success in fixing your Elec-Trak. How did you finally connect the Landis Controller in your Elec-Trak? Replaced the timer? Did you put it in a box? Did you install a double pole double throw to bypass the Landis when you feel the need for more power? I would like to hear from you and anyone who successfully use the Landis in their E20 before I install mine. Thank you, Raymon
Raymon,I got the E15 working fine last week - didn't post about it though, since I took a vacation from work, so I was otherwise occupied all week. I initially put the timer in, putting quick disconnect connectors in so I could remove the timer when I didn't want it, or put it back in (cheaper than a high current switch). But, the timer seemed to have an internal flaky connection - it would shut the charger off even though the dial was nowhere near "off". Pushing down on the dial would get it to restart, but then it would shut off again after a while. So, I just removed it and wired it so that when I plug the charger in, it's permanently on, until I unplug it. Since I likely fried the microprocessor on the Landis, I'm going to get a new one from Harry so I can get it working again (or just send him this one back for him to fix it). Until I fried it by being careless, it was working perfectly fine. I'll probably come up with some way that I can bypass the Landis to have the charger permanently on when desired, such as for a couple hours right after mowing (then put the Landis in series, so it can regulate the rest of the charging).
Mike