Hi Frank, Below are the pictures of my electrical setup. The outer wire diameter of the Yellow wire is 3mm and the inner(stranded wires)diameter is 1mm for the Black and Red wires: Outer D: 3mm with inner(stranded wires)diameter of 2mm.
http://s1132.photobucket.com/albums/m576/nzosalas/?action=view¤t=Batt.jpg http://s1132.photobucket.com/albums/m576/nzosalas/?action=view¤t=Bat.jpg I plan to buy a higher capacity circuit breaker as suggested; about 50amps or more maybe. Maybe I need to lengthen my wires to reduce the heat? or Parallel them? Thanks, Enzo On Jan 24, 3:12 am, Frank Pittelli <[email protected]> wrote: > Both the circuit breaker tripping and the wires getting hot are a sure > sign that your electrical system is overloaded. What size wires are you > running: > > a) From the battery to the fuse/breaker > b) From the fuse/breaker to the switch > c) From the switch to the speed controller > d) From the speed controller to each motor > > and > > e) what types of connections are used between those points? > > With answers to those questions, we can spot the problem area and > recommend a proper solution. > > Frank P. > > On 1/22/2011 9:32 PM, Enzo Salas wrote: > > > Hi, > > > I use 2 pcs. 12volt 18ah SLA batteries in series for my 2pcs 24vdc > > scooter motors and I bought this AC circuit breaker with a rating of > > 30 amps ,but the problem is it automatically turns off after running > > tank for about 5 mins. > > > What type or rating of circuit breakers to use? Is it normal for my > > wires to be hot? > > > Any form help will be greatly appreciated > > Enzo > > -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
