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Summer charge resistance ohms value?

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Summer charge resistance ohms value?
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24-03-2018, 01:49 PM
(22-03-2018, 11:11 PM)John Cornforth Wrote: For the later Ruby, I believe the resistor in the bulkhead CFR unit is 3 ohms.  I would expect a similar value in the earlier style unit mounted atop the dynamo.  It roughly halves the field current when in circuit, and will dissipate a few watts.  The value isn't critical, a commercial type of 3.3 ohms rated at say 5 or 10 watts would be worth a try.

Many thanks for your helpful reply, John.
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RE: Summer charge resistance ohms value? - by Tattybogle - 24-03-2018, 01:49 PM

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