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10-29-2020, 07:54 PM | #1 |
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Will 36V Motor Run on 48 Volts?
Finally getting around to fixing up my marathon 3 wheeler. I have every component needed to go 48 Volts. My question is can I get the old motor rewound/rebuilt and use it once I go 48?(needs it anyway). Or would I need a different motor to handle the higher voltage. I bought an alltrax 500 amp controller and 400amp solenoid, HD f&r, all 2 gauge cables.
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10-29-2020, 08:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: Will 36V Motor Run on 48 Volts?
Run the 36v motor in 48. You’ll get more rpm. They usually last a while even on the increased voltage. Then when you have an issue, you can get it rewound or just get another one.
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10-29-2020, 08:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Will 36V Motor Run on 48 Volts?
I would drop the 500 amp controller down to 400 amps. And run the stock 36 volt motor on 48 volts. You will be happy
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10-29-2020, 08:16 PM | #4 |
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10-29-2020, 10:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Will 36V Motor Run on 48 Volts?
Depends on the motor. Some 3-wheelers had motors with Class B insulation rather the Class H, so max temperature is about 50°C lower.
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10-29-2020, 10:22 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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10-30-2020, 03:26 PM | #7 |
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Re: Will 36V Motor Run on 48 Volts?
I been running my 36 volt motor on 48 volts for 10 years now. Zips right along with plenty of off the line torque. I have done wore one set of batteries with it. 8 years on a set isnt too bad. But is that the norm, I dont have a clue. I just know what is going on with mine. Run the sucker as is on 48 volts.
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10-30-2020, 03:47 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Will 36V Motor Run on 48 Volts?
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10-30-2020, 06:26 PM | #9 |
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Re: Will 36V Motor Run on 48 Volts?
Same here, I have been running my 1994 EZ GO 36v motor on 48v for about 8 years with outstanding results! I have my 500a Alltrax cranked all the way up too!
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