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TurnNBurn · 06-28-2013, 09:31 PM

I guess I'm still confused how it's still advertised as DC motor and even the specs say it takes DC ("The motor is 92% efficient at voltages between 24 to 96 VDC. Continuous current of 125 amps AC (180 Amps DC into the motor control)") But it's still an AC motor? Can someone explain how that works so I have a better understanding of where I went wrong?

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I decided to keep the motor and go with a new controller. My original goals were to get more than 72v (faster speeds) and I'd like to stick with that. Looks like I'll be getting a different controller. You say the kelly KBL72501E is compatible? What about the KBL96351E? The KBL96351E seems to be closer to what I need (higher voltage.)

I'm kind of facepalming because the Kelly is what I was looking at originally. I got caught up in the hype of the Alltrax being the most popular (for other motors. I didn't consider that) and the fact that the Alltrax cost less.

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TurnNBurn EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast Posts: 194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	I guess I'm still confused how it's still advertised as DC motor and even the specs say it takes DC ("The motor is 92% efficient at voltages between 24 to 96 VDC. Continuous current of 125 amps AC (180 Amps DC into the motor control)") But it's still an AC motor? Can someone explain how that works so I have a better understanding of where I went wrong? -edit- I decided to keep the motor and go with a new controller. My original goals were to get more than 72v (faster speeds) and I'd like to stick with that. Looks like I'll be getting a different controller. You say the kelly KBL72501E is compatible? What about the KBL96351E? The KBL96351E seems to be closer to what I need (higher voltage.) I'm kind of facepalming because the Kelly is what I was looking at originally. I got caught up in the hype of the Alltrax being the most popular (for other motors. I didn't consider that) and the fact that the Alltrax cost less. Last edited by TurnNBurn; 06-28-2013 at 10:21 PM..