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Bluebell · 06-11-2013, 06:23 PM

My observation has been that 6 volt systems us a physically larger condenser, than (the more modern) 12 volt systems.
Is this to do with manufacturing and materials, or is it capacity related?
To have a balanced system and to expect a a long life from the contacts, what condenser capacity should we be aiming for with a 12 volt set up?.. or are you saying the .20 to .25mfd is right for both?

06-11-2013, 06:23 PM	#10
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: Crab distributor condensors My observation has been that 6 volt systems us a physically larger condenser, than (the more modern) 12 volt systems. Is this to do with manufacturing and materials, or is it capacity related? To have a balanced system and to expect a a long life from the contacts, what condenser capacity should we be aiming for with a 12 volt set up?.. or are you saying the .20 to .25mfd is right for both?