Re: Kids Power Wheels Motor questions
From: Active8 (reply2group_at_ndbbm.net)
Date: 01/31/05
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Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:23:43 -0500
On 31 Jan 2005 11:09:59 -0800, Tom wrote:
> I went to a local battery shop to buy a new battery for my son's
> power wheels, and the guy talked me into buying a $15 lawn tractor
> battery. It was great for about 3 hours, and then one of the motors in
> the power wheels burnt up. The original battery was 12V, and I assume
> the motor burnt up because of the larger current capability, or the
> increased duty cycle (allowing him to go longer before a recharge and
> cool down).
>
> I wanted to know if I should try and place a current limiting circuit
> in front of the motors to keep this from happening again, or possibly a
> temperature shutdown on the motor? Any ideas?
>
Not sure why it burned, but I'd expect the other motor to go also if
it's a matter of you doing something wrong. Knowing if the motor
really draws more current from the new batt would be nice as would
the temperature rise.
Aside from that. AFAIK, lawn mower batteries are not made for deep
cycle use. Maybe the batt revolted :) Maybe someone at the toy mfg
can tell you more about the original batt. Beware of salesmen.
-- Best Regards, Mike
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