Hello, I am wondering if anyone has tried converting a car to electric using a small (<3HP) treadmill motor
I have converted a few old Ajax pumps to solar using scrap treadmill motors - I am wondering if anyone has tried putting one of these into a car?
Of course I would expect the car would probably only go 20km/h, if at all, just wondering if anyone else has tried?
Using a small treadmill DC motor?
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Re: Using a small treadmill DC motor?
I guess the first question would be why?
treadmills don't have high loads to start with, a 3hp one would be unheard of (requiring a 15A plug for a start).
they would be okay as a belt drive to accessories (aircon pump, ps pump, alternator, etc)
treadmills don't have high loads to start with, a 3hp one would be unheard of (requiring a 15A plug for a start).
they would be okay as a belt drive to accessories (aircon pump, ps pump, alternator, etc)
Matt
2017 Renault zoe - 25'000km
2007 vectrix - 156'000km
1998 prius - needs Batt
1999 Prius - needs batt
2000 prius - has 200 x headway 38120 cells
2017 Renault zoe - 25'000km
2007 vectrix - 156'000km
1998 prius - needs Batt
1999 Prius - needs batt
2000 prius - has 200 x headway 38120 cells
Re: Using a small treadmill DC motor?
Well I was thinking people may have tried because you can get them for free (people seem to give them away when the computers break but the DC motors have plenty of life left on the brushes)
I'm not sure if the ratings on the sides of the motors can be trusted but the ones I use claim to be 2.75hp series wound DC motors
They have a 19mm keyed shaft
I'm not sure if the ratings on the sides of the motors can be trusted but the ones I use claim to be 2.75hp series wound DC motors
They have a 19mm keyed shaft
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Re: Using a small treadmill DC motor?
They where made to JUST move a 120Kg person
but when they have 2000Kg of lead in there pockets.............. i have a feeling they would not do much but melt down
but when they have 2000Kg of lead in there pockets.............. i have a feeling they would not do much but melt down
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