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Re: Does motor temp affect performance?
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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Craig,
Freez spray or CO2 work by evaporating from the hot surface and taking some of the heat with it. Unfortunately, the heat is inside the motor, stored in the steel armature and windings and to a lesser extent in the case and magnets. If teams use this approach they must also be aware that making cold surfaces in Atlanta humidity will bring about condensation. Water may not be a desired effect if it drips into controllers or Crio.
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Very good point. I recall that the motors can get a bit frosted if you cool them too much in the humid air of Atlanta. The good thing about the CIMs being a closed can I guess is that the water won't get inside the motor but you need to be sure not have any dew drops drip onto Victors, Jags, and/or crios.
Joe J
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