1LikesFEAR FARM RC RACEWAY
04-21-2011, 04:14 PM
#2041
Tech Apprentice
04-21-2011, 04:58 PM
#2042
04-22-2011, 07:04 AM
#2045
How does it draw more current than it is supplying? It must have been hot!!
Current draw should be about 1/2 an amp higher than your total charge rate. Just enough for the led and display on your charger. I would try a 12v computer supply from frys. The have a very clean dc output.
Matt
Current draw should be about 1/2 an amp higher than your total charge rate. Just enough for the led and display on your charger. I would try a 12v computer supply from frys. The have a very clean dc output.
Matt
There is no way I'll be able to come back out to FF for practice/or race until the power issues are resolved. Which sucks, because it is really my favorite place to run.
ben
04-22-2011, 07:33 AM
#2046
I'm using a CheckPoint power supply, 25 amp capable. I only charge 10 amps though. Again, I don't have this issue at other facilities or home, so I will not be investing in another power supply only to possibly find out I'll have the same issue.
There is no way I'll be able to come back out to FF for practice/or race until the power issues are resolved. Which sucks, because it is really my favorite place to run.
ben
There is no way I'll be able to come back out to FF for practice/or race until the power issues are resolved. Which sucks, because it is really my favorite place to run.
ben
04-22-2011, 07:55 AM
#2047
04-22-2011, 08:04 AM
#2048
I know people do it, but I'm not down with that.
For me, I understood this through pure common sense. But, it is nice that you explained it in technical terms.
Ultimately, they need to fix the power. Looks like they are, and I'm glad for that.
ben
Here is what is happening. The more cords you plug in, daisy chained from one power strip to another to another The more voltage drop you will get. We all use thin extension cords and daisy chain them. The thicker cords should be in line first and as you go down the line use the smaller cords. Electronic equipment like we use is designed to operate between 110-130 volts. Once you drop below 110 V you will have problems like you are experiencing
Ultimately, they need to fix the power. Looks like they are, and I'm glad for that.
ben
04-22-2011, 09:17 AM
#2050
I have enough batteries that I can charge ahead of time and get in some practice, but not really enough for a race night. I have to be able to charge on race nights. Ultimately, this is one of the amenities that the track needs to provide well, just like having a groomed and watered track. Power should be there in my opinion.
Worst case, I rather bring a small Honda generator if I had to, rather than charge off my car battery. But, I don't own a generator....
ben
04-22-2011, 09:40 AM
#2051
I know it is possible, but I just don't want to hassle with it or worry about draining my car battery. Also don't want to shorten the life of the battery either.
I have enough batteries that I can charge ahead of time and get in some practice, but not really enough for a race night. I have to be able to charge on race nights. Ultimately, this is one of the amenities that the track needs to provide well, just like having a groomed and watered track. Power should be there in my opinion.
Worst case, I rather bring a small Honda generator if I had to, rather than charge off my car battery. But, I don't own a generator....
ben
I have enough batteries that I can charge ahead of time and get in some practice, but not really enough for a race night. I have to be able to charge on race nights. Ultimately, this is one of the amenities that the track needs to provide well, just like having a groomed and watered track. Power should be there in my opinion.
Worst case, I rather bring a small Honda generator if I had to, rather than charge off my car battery. But, I don't own a generator....
ben
04-22-2011, 12:51 PM
#2052
What time do gates open saturday?
04-22-2011, 04:19 PM
#2054
Tech Regular
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I know it is possible, but I just don't want to hassle with it or worry about draining my car battery. Also don't want to shorten the life of the battery either.
I have enough batteries that I can charge ahead of time and get in some practice, but not really enough for a race night. I have to be able to charge on race nights. Ultimately, this is one of the amenities that the track needs to provide well, just like having a groomed and watered track. Power should be there in my opinion.
Worst case, I rather bring a small Honda generator if I had to, rather than charge off my car battery. But, I don't own a generator....
ben
I have enough batteries that I can charge ahead of time and get in some practice, but not really enough for a race night. I have to be able to charge on race nights. Ultimately, this is one of the amenities that the track needs to provide well, just like having a groomed and watered track. Power should be there in my opinion.
Worst case, I rather bring a small Honda generator if I had to, rather than charge off my car battery. But, I don't own a generator....
ben
-jlt
04-22-2011, 04:39 PM
#2055
Here is what is happening. The more cords you plug in, daisy chained from one power strip to another to another The more voltage drop you will get. We all use thin extension cords and daisy chain them. The thicker cords should be in line first and as you go down the line use the smaller cords. Electronic equipment like we use is designed to operate between 110-130 volts. Once you drop below 110 V you will have problems like you are experiencing
What
You a FREAKING electrician or something
Yup what HE said