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jaymac

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3 motors one Esc
« on: May 20, 2014, 07:07:17 pm »
 I have 3 motors  which pull about 28 amps collectively   Is there good reason  not to run all three of a single say Mtronic 40 amp esc. Not too technical please
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Re: 3 motors one Esc
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2014, 09:58:57 am »
If that is the steady running current draw under load, startup current might well be considerably higher.  Hopefully, all the motors will respond equally.  It is a very good idea to fuse each motor in such an arrangement, saves tears and annoyance later.
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Re: 3 motors one Esc
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2014, 01:24:33 pm »
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very good idea to fuse each motor in such an arrangement

.... yes, at the very least I'd say!   :-))
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Re: 3 motors one Esc
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2014, 06:41:50 pm »
Thanks both  and yes I already have  each motor fused
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