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A project log for Electric Snowblower Conversion

Using a 1979 Ariens chassis, but replacing the small engine with a DC motor

ryanRyan 02/19/2019 at 17:300 Comments

In case anyone is wondering, metal tape measures can carry a surprising amount of current .... and make an awful noise. I measured less than an ohm of resistance over 6 inches.

If you bridge the terminals of your 48V battery with a metal tape measure, you might need to change your shorts afterwards.

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