MyEscape
23-12-2009, 04:59 PM
Hello,
Am curious to know whether most people disconnect their electric motor from their battery prior to charging the battery.
The reason for my question is that previously I haven't been doing so and twice now I have had a problem with my Minn Kota for the same reason. A main board has had to be replaced (under warranty). THe problem has been that whilst I have had steering, the actual motor wouldn't work. No spinning of the prop.
Of course when I have charged the battery the foot control has always been disconnected so I would assume there has been no current going through the unit. But..?
Any ideas?
Steve
Am curious to know whether most people disconnect their electric motor from their battery prior to charging the battery.
The reason for my question is that previously I haven't been doing so and twice now I have had a problem with my Minn Kota for the same reason. A main board has had to be replaced (under warranty). THe problem has been that whilst I have had steering, the actual motor wouldn't work. No spinning of the prop.
Of course when I have charged the battery the foot control has always been disconnected so I would assume there has been no current going through the unit. But..?
Any ideas?
Steve