Coming up with that fuse is a great idea. The factory should have put one in, but I guess that just adds to the expense at their end (or helps them sell more controllers). That would have saved me all that I spent on the controller, and I could have kept my expense to just the belt replacement. But I'll be installing this fuse as soon as it is delivered so I don't roast my new controller when/if my belt or deck gets worn out. Good improvisation!
Well thank you!! That’s how things worked back in the day so to speak I just went back to old school. And to be honest I don’t think different factories are to keen on this idea. It doesn’t fix all problems. But it does solve 85% of issues and I am always trying to help
The motor size does not matter. But don’t go above 12 amp! It is too try and keep the controller from shorting out. The controller normally allows up to 15 amps before blowing? Maybe!!!
what is the dc voltage feeding the motor? some models say the dc volts can vary relative to hard its working. is this correct? or is the dc volts stable and the amperage increases under load?
I have a dc 4hp motor, and it uses 10Amp fuse. I can replace the fuse but there is no indication if it is a fast blow or slow blow. There is no T or F markings on the fuse.. Which should i use for the treadmill? Fast blow or slow blow?
@@David-ch2dl Hmm I am not familiar with the wording U V W . Sounds like either a 220 voltage system or a ac motor system but either way I am not sure sorry
Well it’s not a bad idea but in 27 years I have seen 10 maybe blow the ac side. And thousands of the dc side. The belt is making the motor work harder causing it to overheat controller you can also amp it on the dc motor side. I don’t know the dc amps by heart
Coming up with that fuse is a great idea. The factory should have put one in, but I guess that just adds to the expense at their end (or helps them sell more controllers). That would have saved me all that I spent on the controller, and I could have kept my expense to just the belt replacement. But I'll be installing this fuse as soon as it is delivered so I don't roast my new controller when/if my belt or deck gets worn out. Good improvisation!
Well thank you!! That’s how things worked back in the day so to speak I just went back to old school. And to be honest I don’t think different factories are to keen on this idea. It doesn’t fix all problems. But it does solve 85% of issues and I am always trying to help
Hi i have a 3chp nordictrack/proform treadmill should put a higher amp fuse in or just stick with 10amp
The motor size does not matter. But don’t go above 12 amp! It is too try and keep the controller from shorting out. The controller normally allows up to 15 amps before blowing? Maybe!!!
@FitnessTechnologyServices ok thanks for the help
what is the dc voltage feeding the motor? some models say the dc volts can vary relative to hard its working. is this correct? or is the dc volts stable and the amperage increases under load?
The DC voltage ranges from 10vdc to 90vdc for every 10 it runs about 1 mile an hour . Amps in this issue is a measurement of how hard it is working
I have a dc 4hp motor, and it uses 10Amp fuse. I can replace the fuse but there is no indication if it is a fast blow or slow blow. There is no T or F markings on the fuse..
Which should i use for the treadmill? Fast blow or slow blow?
It’s safer to use a fast blow.
I have 3 leads U V and W which one do I fuse
@@David-ch2dl Hmm I am not familiar with the wording U V W . Sounds like either a 220 voltage system or a ac motor system but either way I am not sure sorry
@ it’s a matrix treadmill white read and black wires. The motor is 230v but it’s a 120v treadmill 20 amp
White red and black 3 phase motor
@@David-ch2dl that is a ac motor I don’t think you can fuse your controller. Or at I don’t know
Yes cannot fuse.
Also I think if you did fuse and knocked out one of the phases you would ruin your motor.
I’m going to leave it be.
Thanks
why wouldn't putting a fuse on the 110volt ac side of the controller be just as effective?
Well it’s not a bad idea but in 27 years I have seen 10 maybe blow the ac side. And thousands of the dc side. The belt is making the motor work harder causing it to overheat controller you can also amp it on the dc motor side. I don’t know the dc amps by heart