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Unread 06-16-2003, 12:45 AM   #129
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Originally posted by satanicoo
I have some motors of 7.2 volts, that i run at 12v, and they last about a year.
I am using an equal 7.2volt motor at stock voltage, for almoust 3 years, still working.
The situation with overvolting a motor is quite different than undervolting a motor though. I'm not sure this is too relevant.

I would expect the overheating that occurs with an overvolted motor to reduce the life of brushes, bearings, seals, etc.
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