John Kinslow
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Howdy Guys and Gals,
Here's a weird one for you. I just read another post from a fellow member on a local fishing website message board and he posted the problem below. I am wonder for personal reasons, can this really happen? If so, how and why? Any info is greatly appreciated.
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"I have a 1997 Stratos and upgraded the trolling motor 2 years ago. Fishing a tourney this past Sunday on lake Murray, my foot pedal burst into flames. Once I got home, I found that the ARC Suppressor which is a series of resistors and a capacitor had got so hot that it caught the insulation on fire and fried the sealed pack. I was told that the reason for this, was allowing my trolling motor prop to "free spin" in the wind while going across the lake. I don't know what the purpose of this ARC Suppressor is or what actual purpose it serves. If anyone has any answers for this please let me know, because the ARC suppressor costs $26 and will ruin your day in a hurry."
Here's a weird one for you. I just read another post from a fellow member on a local fishing website message board and he posted the problem below. I am wonder for personal reasons, can this really happen? If so, how and why? Any info is greatly appreciated.
Quote:
"I have a 1997 Stratos and upgraded the trolling motor 2 years ago. Fishing a tourney this past Sunday on lake Murray, my foot pedal burst into flames. Once I got home, I found that the ARC Suppressor which is a series of resistors and a capacitor had got so hot that it caught the insulation on fire and fried the sealed pack. I was told that the reason for this, was allowing my trolling motor prop to "free spin" in the wind while going across the lake. I don't know what the purpose of this ARC Suppressor is or what actual purpose it serves. If anyone has any answers for this please let me know, because the ARC suppressor costs $26 and will ruin your day in a hurry."