18v vs 12v
| Subject: | 18v vs 12v |
| From: | Gary Holland |
| Date: | Fri Apr 26 19:10:57 1996 |
I thought I would comment on the 18v vs 12v (put in my $.02).
There should be no problem using this voltage. By lowering the voltage to
the motor you are reducing the current proportionally (ex. E = IR). What
you might notice is a loss of torque which might cause a problem during
heavy loads. This might cause a fuse or two to blow! You also (depending
on the design) have a loss of max speed.
The 18v should not hurt the motor. However, if I remember correctly I
thought I read somewhere that the 18v was also used in the computer circuitry.
I have to contact Meade about my 16" so I will pose the question to John Piper.
-gary
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