Line drag and the break may contribute to excess current. We try to get the retriever running just as soon as the model releases so we can get as much of the line in while it is still in the air. Once it hits the ground, it really slows down.
.........bc ([EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.widomaker.com/~conk Williamsburg, VA 23185 On Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Perry Hudson wrote: > > I have seen a lot of talk about winch current draw. How about the retriever > batteries. It seems as though my retriever battery runs down first. > > Is it the constant load of pulling the line back against the winch break as > opposed to pulsing the winch once the line tension is built up???? > > Regards,Perry > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]