This has been done many times, Lyn - with no ill effects! Some of the racers
(no longer on this list, alas!) do this on a regular basis, and have done it
for years.
I'm not saying that there isn't a risk, but apparently not much of one, if
done correctly.
Joseph H. Strubhar
Web: www.gremcoinc.com
E-mail:
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Subject: Re: [EVDL] 110 to 220 converter or new charger
> Thats an extremely hazardous game....the inductance you get from the
> coiled
> extension cords can give you an inductive ring that can pop your bridge
> rectifier.
> The the extension cords become either your fuse....or your
> ignitor....whichever occurs
> first.
>
>> 144V is perfect for a Bad Boy charger. Doesn't get any cheaper than
>> that.
>>
>> FWIW: a Bad Boy is just a bridge rectifier and enough resistors (100'
>> extension cords) to limit the current to an acceptable level.
>
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