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Unread 22-02-2011, 08:33
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Re: SPIKEs malfunctioning in "Reverse"

Anyone think that maybe the motors are drawing more than 20 amps in the reverse mode and are tripping breakers? The breakers are fast reset and will exhibit a clicking sound when they trip. Is it possible the clicking is coming from the breakers and the Spike? Remember that one of the window motors has a stall current of 21.5 amps.
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