Engine hatch limit switch question?
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Engine hatch limit switch question?
I have an engine hatch electric ram installed. I believe if travel was not hindered it would spin free in the fully extended and fully closed positions. However, in my installation, due to space constraints, the ram is not fully retracted when the hatch is closed.
Therefore, if I am not careful when closing I can rip the ram from its mount on the hatch. I would like to install a limit switch for the fully extended and closed positions. Any ideas where I can secure limit switcjhes capable of handling the amps?
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Therefore, if I am not careful when closing I can rip the ram from its mount on the hatch. I would like to install a limit switch for the fully extended and closed positions. Any ideas where I can secure limit switcjhes capable of handling the amps?
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The ram (screw jack) should have a clutch that will allow it to slip (a loud clicking) when it reaches the end of travel or something stops the hatch from moving. Mine does. Only problem is as they get older they tend to jam if allowed to run till the clutch slips. Mine gets stuck about once a season. I tear it apart, free it, grease it and all is well again....till next time.
If I can find it I'll post it.
I've been trying to come up with a limit circuit for a while now. One member did draw up a schematic....I have it someplace. I do recall seeing an ad for an add-on box that will do exactly what your looking for, just can't remember where I saw it.
If I can find it I'll post it.
I've been trying to come up with a limit circuit for a while now. One member did draw up a schematic....I have it someplace. I do recall seeing an ad for an add-on box that will do exactly what your looking for, just can't remember where I saw it.
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Limit switches
Thanks guys. I had wondered if the unit had built in limit switches, but I got it from a salvage yard and didn't see any. Spoke w/ an electrician buddy who gave me a source for normally closed/open limit switches. Will pick them up today.
If you come up with the schematic on how to wire 'em up I would appreciate it. There are way too many wires on the momentary switch for my limited electrical background.
If you come up with the schematic on how to wire 'em up I would appreciate it. There are way too many wires on the momentary switch for my limited electrical background.
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FYI, I found s SPDT momentary switch which can be wired normally open or normally closed. They were only $23.00 each. Picked up 2. Will dope out the wiring this weekend and post it when I have them working.
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