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Old 08-27-2014, 06:53 PM   #3
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Default Re: Voltage to coil question

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Originally Posted by Tony, NY View Post
12v system. Voltage across the ceramic ballast resistor to coil is 5.5v. The coil (new) has 1.5 ohm resistance. Crab distr. Is this setup OK? Thanks. Trying to troubleshoot some running problems.
Voltage may be off a little but no problem shown. Resistor typically drops to 6 volts and coil supply is approx 6 volts as well,,,,

A 1.5 ressitor and a 1.5 coil = 3.0 ohms total resistance . 3 ohms divided into 12 volts - 4 amps
Perfect system...........
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