Minn Kota 55 PD V2 unpluged current draw

[oldcoot57]

Hi, This is my first post and thank you for all the information out there. I wondered if anyone had noticed a small continuous current draw on the MK PD even when the foot controll is not pluged in? This flow is .023 AMP on my multimeter. It's enough to make a spark when connecting the battery leads. I called tech support at MK and he informed me this was normal due to the printed circuit board. I know it's not much but, it just seems odd that the motor would draw current even with out being used. Any ideas?

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Minn Kota 55 PD V2 unpluged current draw

Its probably the circuit that tells you the general charge of the battery. Just unplug the power cord.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Minn Kota 55 PD V2 unpluged current draw

The motor itself is not drawing power -- but as was mentioned, the circuit board may. Besides .02A is not enough to kill the battery in a long while. Your car draws power from the battery as well when it is turned off. The radio for example has a station memory that remains powered 24x7.

 

[oldcoot57]

Re: Minn Kota 55 PD V2 unpluged current draw

Yes, it must be a board that is on all the time like the curcuit that makes it possible to use a wireless remote control. The spark at the battery when I connected the feed surprised me and could cause a problem if there are gas fumes in the fuel tank/battery compartment. I will be sure I don't have the TM plugged in when I connect the leads to the bat. Thanks for the imput.