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Ignition draw

Posted: 02 Jan 2017, 20:04
by kevtherev
How many amps does it take to run a DG at 3000 rpm from the alternator? (batt disconnected)

Re: Ignition draw

Posted: 02 Jan 2017, 20:17
by itchyfeet
my scribbled notes say
don't quote me

3A coil
2A choke + bypass valve

11A manufold heater
4A duct heater

Re: Ignition draw

Posted: 02 Jan 2017, 20:19
by kevtherev
itchyfeet wrote:my scribbled notes say
don't quote me

3A coil
2A choke + bypass valve

11A manufold heater
4A duct heater

good start, so removing the heaters at working temp... 3A?

Re: Ignition draw

Posted: 02 Jan 2017, 20:30
by itchyfeet
5A on mine because choke heater and bypass permanently on (as wired by VW)
easy to measure for yourself, there is a ignition 12V spade male female connector in black box, black wires in and out.
disconnect fit ammeter start rev nuts off measure :D