Rheostat

[longbearded1]

Anybody have a source for a rheostat that you mount to the side of a small boat used for the trolling motor? This is used in connection with foot controls for a small pond boat. Know there is a digital one, more expensive and a regular one, just don't know where to purchase one. Thanks, this is a great site, glad I stumbled across it.
Longbearded1

 

[Beesboy]

Don't know of a source, but have seen them available as a motor package on Creek Boats. Check them out at www.creekboats.com under motors and possibly could contact the manufacturer.

 

[oldsparkey]

Why wouldn't a well stocked electrical supply store have one that could be used.

 

[Wannabe]

Pull out your Grainger catalog and take a look. Suprising what you can find in there. They may be high, but they've got it.
Bob

 

[longbearded1]

Thanks guys, again a wealth of knowledge on this site!

 

[WDfrmTN]

Anybody have a source for a rheostat that you mount to the side of a small boat used for the trolling motor? This is used in connection with foot controls for a small pond boat. Know there is a digital one, more expensive and a regular one, just don't know where to purchase one. Thanks, this is a great site, glad I stumbled across it.
Longbearded1

Look for a PWM speed/temp controller. Works different from a rheostat/resistor and doesn't eat electricity through voltage loss from the heat.