Thread: Spikes and CIM?
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Unread 11-02-2011, 08:46
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Re: Spikes and CIM?
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Originally Posted by Superllama12 View Post
The PD board was putting out 30 amps, and the Spike had a 20 amp fuse, is that the problem, or are they physically incompatible? Thanks!
Yes, that would be the problem. I've seen CIM motors draw about 40 amps. The Spike is limited to 20 amps, and (as you saw) the fuse will just continue to burn out.
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