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On 3 Dec 99, at 7:01, Christopher A. Phillips wrote:
> The 6 volt turn signal relay with the 9 pins will work several years before
> burning up. since the current goes through the bulbs, and the bulbs have
> higher resistance to match the higher voltage the result is that the
> current through the box is about the same. Also the switch to 12 volts did
> not change the rate of blinking any, something that surprised me.
I would be surprised if this were the case. For the same wattage
(the usual case) the current must double. Also the relay soleniod
coils will have half the required resistance and will thus dissipate
FOUR TIMES the power.
Jim
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Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison WI USA
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