Archive for July, 2011

How can I wire a snap action roller switch to a 48V DC motor?

I am building funhouse type cars that are powered by a 1200 watt electric motor that is rated at 32 amps. I want to install a roller switch that will turn the car off when it comes into the loading dock and turn it back on when the car is shoved into the ride. All the [...]

Does a motor require the exact volts and amps?

I have an electric motor that runs on 130 volts at18 amps. If i connect this to a car battery how will its performance be? The motor says it is 1.5 horsepower at 90 volts dc and 2.5 horsepower at 130 volts dc. Does it just run on power (watts, volts x amps) or does it need the [...]

my car windows (electric) are frozen from cold?

Is there anything I can do to stop this from happening? My windows are electric and I can hear the motor running when I hit the window down button but they are frozen solid. Any tips?

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