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Re: how much current does jag use
jessica,
There is some misconceptions in this thread so I will try to clear them up. One, the size of the breakers is strictly tied to the wire being used. The breaker protects the wiring and the rules are written strictly for that reason. There is no current requirement for the Jaguar or the Victor, they actually use very little of the input current, passing virtually all of it to the motor that is connected to the output. A smaller breaker does not pass less current than a higher rated breaker does. If you exceed the current, it will trip and then reset. If you can't get larger wire then it is perfectly acceptable to use #14 with the 30 amp breaker. On larger motors you will likely trip often and your performance will suffer. Any Home Depot, Lowes or any hardware store sells wire by the foot in any color you need. I suggest (most people read that highly recommend) that larger motors like the CIM and FP actually be fed with #10 and a 40 amp breaker. If you position the speed controller near the motor it is controlling, then you can connect the motor wires directly to the controller output terminals. CIM motors are supplied with high temperature #12 and can be powered from a 40 amp breaker.
As a second hint, when crimping terminals, always perform a 'tug test'. That is to say after you crimp a terminal to the wire, pull on the terminal as hard as you can. If you can't pull it off, it should be good. If you do throw it away and try again.
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Al
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