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    • Motor Testing Many of you have already seen this I'm sure, but for those who haven't and are interested, and as it came up in conversation recently, a link to Bob Livingston's excellent article on motor testing. Scroll down through it and you get a good explanation of setup and how he tested RPM and Torque, and how torque was tested at lower voltages and then given an appropriate multiplying factor. This seemed to be an acceptable practice. If not entirely accurate, results with the same equipment and methodology should at least be relatively accurate. Setup's are relatively easy to duplicate should you be interested in doing it yourself. http://slotcarnews.blogspot.com/2007/02/slot-car-news-motor-list.html If anyone is further interested I could see if I could find the manufacturers graphs showing the same thing wrt torque.

      Started by: Avatar photoMiA in: Slot Car Resources

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    • Replacement LED GU10 Bulbs Not necessarily a workbench essential but a race room lighting essential... Those of us who have race rooms using GU10 halogen bulbs whether recessed or on tracks who are looking for an energy saving, warm glow and compatible dimmable LED alternative when replacing existing 50w halogen bulbs should try the Philips 4.5w LED Soft White Light Dimmable Flood GU10 bulbs. They are 380 Lumens and behave the same as original halogen bulbs throughout the dimming range - much to my surprise - so much so that you will not notice any difference in light quality if you use them to replace blown bulbs here and there as they go like I am doing... Available at Home Depot they are just under $17 for a three pack... and they will probably outlast me... The Home Depot Article/Product Number/SKU (in case you wish to order online) is: 1001065206  with the following description: LED 50W GU10 Soft White WG GLS 3Pk 

      Started by: Arthur in: Workbench Essentials

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