Date:         Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:34:49 -0700
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Heater fan resistor questions
Comments: To: David Etter <detter@mail.auracom.com>
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On 3/12/07, David Etter <detter@mail.auracom.com> wrote:
> I would think that going 'digital' would better serve the motor and
> avoid the heat.
>
> e.g.:
>
> http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/motor/ck1400.htm
>
> http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/3349
>
> Please, if anyone can convince me otherwise, I'll do that when my
> switch burns out again for the 3rd time.
>         The switches must vary in quality. The price certainly does.
> $15.00 - $45.00 CDN. depending on if it is OEM or made in 'gosh knows
> where'
>
>                                 David (dsl82westy)
>


Interesting concept.

I haven't worked with PCB's for a long time, but maybe that solution would work.

Would be nice to know what amperage of fan motor is..... Can't see it on label.

I guess one could measure it when in operation eh?

It would certainly get me to know my VOM a little better.  --- ;^)

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

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