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Old 11-18-2002 | 09:26 PM
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Murddoc
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Default New guy needs help

I have been flying powered planes and gliders for several years and just got started in electrics.
I have a Great Planes Electrostreak and never tried the supplied motor. I have a Wattage Super 05 cobalt geared motor with 10 1500 mah and a Jeti 500 speed controller. When I check my power output with an Astro Whattmeter, I get 34 amps but only 7.5- 8 volts. Is this normal? It seems that 10 x 1.2v should = 12v. Do I have an abnormal amount of resistance between the battery and the motor?