Rear hatch solenoid Amp draw 1984 Firebird
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Rear hatch solenoid Amp draw 1984 Firebird
Does anyone know the amperage draw of the rear hatch solenoid? I want to put another switch on it and need the amperage rating.
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Re: Rear hatch solenoid Amp draw 1984 Firebird
Measure the resistance of the solenoid, then use Amps=Volts/Ohms to determine the amperage required to overcome resistance.
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Re: Rear hatch solenoid Amp draw 1984 Firebird
Can I assume that if contacts are rated at 240V 10A, then at 12V they can theoretically handle 200A?
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Can I assume that if contacts are rated at 240V 10A, then at 12V they can theoretically handle 200A?
10 amps is safe max for that relay.
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Thank you. Then it would be each contact is rated at 10A. The relay is DPDT, so each throw can handle 10A, correct?
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