fordman500

How many amps does a power supply need to have to run a truer?Its an RD Logics truer.

Marcos.J

iTrader: (239)

i use my integy truer with a radio shack 15 amp power supply with no problems

Jye

What does a tire truer do?

mrgsr

iTrader: (15)

it allows you to cut down the size of the tyre to a desired diameter

fordman500

Does anyone know if a 14amp will work?

MartynD

Didn't it come with instructions and recommend a power supply?

I'd say try it, the worst that can happen is you will blow a fuse (if the supply has a fuse that is...)

jeffreylin

For the Hudy truer, minimum of 25 amp is required and 35 amp ideal. A 14 amp won't even get it started.

fordman500

No it didnt come with any instructions.

Wow thats a big power supply!! What about the Radio Shack PS's.They have a 25 amp for 100.00,has anyone had any experiences with it?

MartynD

Try contacting rdlogics about it, Motorman might be able to help try pm him.

fordman500

Duh!!Why didnt I think of that.Thanks for the input.

fraz

Not quite accurate. I have used my Eagle 18A/14V and Rivergate 15A power supplies to run Hudy lathes for years. The general rule is that a lower amperage power supply will not give you as much torque so you cannot cut off a ton of material in one pass. I have traveled a bunch and used these PS for everything from truing tires to charging batteries to running stereos and they have worked like a champ.

If you can get your hands on one, go for the Rivergate 30A. That thing seriously motors through the toughest compounds!!

fordman500

I just got an email from Rd Logics.It only needs 12v.

fraz

Volts are not the issue, it is the Amps that give you the punch. Just like racing an electric car. Oh wait, this is the nitro forum

MartynD

Yup.. you need to ask how many AMP power supply you need to use it.

jeffreylin

I tried using a 15A and my truer won't even spin. I have the fully automatic one.