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Re: Drive Train design roadblocks

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Originally Posted by Max Lobovsky
Also, what do you consider an acceptable current draw? most of the breakers can sustain loads a bit over there rated value for extended periods of time (many seconds).
I figured no more than 60A per side as the main breaker can only handle 120. Still, I can't even seem to get the high gear amperage down below 80A, which would be the limit on the secondary breakers. In low gear I'm getting a draw around 40A total, so I'm not too worried about that one.

I'm still rather confused on why there are two listed current draws, one being calculated as 2x the first. Just seems odd to me. (By the way, I've been reading the lower one, of course)
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