Groco K Model Electric Head

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swimpy

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Does anyone happen to know where i can get a 32VDC motor for this head?

Groco doesn't list it on their website and neither does Boatfix.

The Groco part no. is 32V-C

Thanks
Phillip
 
Phillip, a 32 volt system is kind of an oddball and the parts wouldn't normally show up in anybody's catalog or web store, but I'm sure you can get the replacement motor directly from Groco - give 'em a call (410) 712-4242.
 
Thanks Vic,

I spoke to Patrick. He only has 2 of them left. (discontinued) I'm at least going to buy one.

I hate to keep repairing the system, but considering the thousands it will cost to convert everything to 24 volt, I guess I'll stick with it.

Phillip
 
Sounds to me, like you've got a perfect excuse to convince the Admiral that you need a new boat... [:-jump] [:-jump2]
 
swimpy,

Have you considered having the old motor rebuilt. I have a place by me that all they do is rebuild electric motors. I am sure if you look in the yellow pages, you can find one by you. Believe it or not our yellow pages has a section "Electric Motors - Dlears & Repairs"

This way you will not have to worry about finding the right one next time. If that fails Grainger may be able to get you a replacement motor, that matches the one you have. I am sure Groco, did not have this motor built to spec for them, most likely they used an existing manufactured motor.
 
nph, I'm not so sure about getting a replacement motor through Grainger. Most of the head manufacturers start out by selecting an existing catalog-item motor that meets their rpm and torque specs, but get them with custom-made stainless steel motor shafts to go with their particular application. I doubt you'll find many motors in the Grainger catalog that have marine-grade stainless steel shafts.
 
Is there a 12 or 24 volt replacement that would allow you to place a use a stepdown transformer inline?

Just a thought.
 
Transformers only work for AC. He would have to use an inverter then transformer then converter back to DC in order to get there.
Lot of losses there.
 
Or a High current voltage regulator. They don't like spikes that motors give off. RickB is right transformers can only step down AC voltage not DC.
Bill
 
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