B blu joe Finding my (electric) wheels Oct 6, 2023 17 -1 Apr 16, 2024 #1 How many amps could i run this DD Hub motor at? Currently usimg 500w square wave controller. Does this motor seem big enough for 1000w?
How many amps could i run this DD Hub motor at? Currently usimg 500w square wave controller. Does this motor seem big enough for 1000w?
saneagle Esteemed Pedelecer Oct 10, 2010 7,187 3,326 Telford Apr 16, 2024 #2 The motor can, but those 13 amp wires can't. That's how all those modified bikes catch fire. get some proper motor wire.
The motor can, but those 13 amp wires can't. That's how all those modified bikes catch fire. get some proper motor wire.
B blu joe Finding my (electric) wheels Oct 6, 2023 17 -1 Apr 16, 2024 #3 Ok thanks for the advice, i will get some thicker wire, what size do you recomend?
soundwave Esteemed Pedelecer May 23, 2015 17,123 6,571 Apr 16, 2024 #4 30a plus cable or it will melt and go kaboom
saneagle Esteemed Pedelecer Oct 10, 2010 7,187 3,326 Telford Apr 17, 2024 #5 blu joe said: Ok thanks for the advice, i will get some thicker wire, what size do you recomend? Click to expand... PTFE coated 12g silver plated multi-strand should be good up to 30 amps.
blu joe said: Ok thanks for the advice, i will get some thicker wire, what size do you recomend? Click to expand... PTFE coated 12g silver plated multi-strand should be good up to 30 amps.