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ConnClark · 10-21-2011, 06:10 PM

A loaded down DC motor is more likely to burn itself out running at a lower voltage. This is why electric motor systems have an undervolt alarm.

10-21-2011, 06:10 PM	#30 (permalink)
ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 232 Times in 160 Posts	A loaded down DC motor is more likely to burn itself out running at a lower voltage. This is why electric motor systems have an undervolt alarm. __________________