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Re: Gluing PWM connectors into Motor Controllers
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Originally Posted by jspatz1
Ah, the semi-annual PWM-gluing thread.
Its not really an uncertain matter of opinion whether or not gluing is considered tampering with a motor controller. R65 specifically states that gluing is prohibited on a motor controller. Its a dumb rule, but its a clearly stated dumb rule.  |
Jeff,
Thank you! Whether I agree with the rule or not, it is a rule, and I was unaware of it. There is no one to blame for that but me. Time to change our practices.
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Originally Posted by cbale2000
The nice thing about using hot glue, whether you believe its legal or not, is that it can be easily removed if an inspector has a problem with it.
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Agreed!
That said, it is a hard and fast rule. So, if it is still in place this coming season, we WILL follow it.
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