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Low voltage. Check all your supply connections and ground.
In Response To: Steve, let me ask you a question... ()
Low voltage will cause the motor to draw more amps (to consume the same number of watts) -- and that will trip the breaker.
Electrical power is measured in watts. In an electrical system power (P) is equal to the voltage (V) multiplied by the current (I).
P = VI
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- another SL windlass question
- why get it tested then refurbished? It doesn't work, that test is done, now it needs to be refurbished...
- Recently helped a friend with a PowerWinch.
- It's a pretty simple test. Check for
- Also, I have a SL Sea Wolf windless that
- Steve, let me ask you a question...
- Low voltage. Check all your supply connections and ground.
- Well, most any motor will spin fine
- perhaps the windlass needs servicing........
- why get it tested then refurbished? It doesn't work, that test is done, now it needs to be refurbished...