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Unread 17-02-2003, 12:25
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Eric from FIRST was there; we showed him the connectors and he gave us a big long technical explanation of why it happened (something about the motors inducing a magnetic field, and doing something else.. I dunno, I wasnt there). But basically what it all boils down to.... is that those FIRST supplied connectors are only rated for 60 amps!! Not to mention that they also gave us 120 amp breakers.

FIRST kept our power connectors and will supposedly be posting an update about it because it is a SERIOUS safety issue.

(Why is it that 190 is always the one to find FIRST's problems? PS... their new drill motor ratings are incorrect)
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