Re: (ET) Sweeper Control - deck motor powered

[JBR <reinharj frontiernet net>]

Hi Chris,

You might look at the simple PWM variable speed controls used in those 
little 
electric scooters.  BUT, make sure you find one rated high enough current 
(and 36v - some are only 24v) - you might not, because I think the Deck 
motors are about 1 horsepower - or 750 watts, where the largest scooter 
controller I have found is for a 500 watt motor.  BUT, the controllers are 
MUCH less expensive than(though probably not as reliable as ) a golf cart 
controller.

But, the 500 watt scooter motor might also work for this purpose - then 
all 
would match.

John

On Monday 25 September 2006 4:51 pm, Konstanty, Walter (GE Indust, 
ConsInd) 
wrote:
> Chris,
>    Golf cart controller....36V...add a pot.   Check golf cart dealers for
> an old one...... - Is there a belt/pulley?  Change pulley ratios and let
> motor run full speed.
>
> AND, I agree with your comments regarding the EBay issue.....
>
> The leaves are coming!!!  AAAGGGHHHH !!!!
>
> ....Walt
> Erie PA
>
> Now back to fixing my Trac. What I really want in life is a 36 volt
> variable speed control for the sweeper; I think it runs a bit too fast
> to be honest. Anyone know of a source for controls that can handle a
> single mower motor's worth of load?
>
> Chris
>
>
>
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