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doug.nichols · 03-03-2018, 06:34 PM

What is this? This model a is a 12 volt setup and this gadget looks like it might be a transformer to convert 12 volt to 6 volt for the horn and possibly the headlights. It is taped to the water return tube. Does that make sense?

AL in NY · 03-03-2018, 06:47 PM

NO. Looks like a high current resistor. Looks like it goes to the horn. You probably have a 12V system and this resistor is used to step the voltage down to 6Volts for the horn.

doug.nichols · 03-03-2018, 07:18 PM

thanks Al

Jim in Wisconsin · 03-03-2018, 06:58 PM

Transformers do not work on direct current - only on an alternating or fluctuating current.

eagle · 03-03-2018, 11:23 PM

It's a wire wound resistor.

Mike V. Florida · 03-03-2018, 11:31 PM

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What Al said!

Bob Bidonde · 03-04-2018, 09:37 AM

Attaching with tape a resistor that gets hot. Hmmmm?

Jemelton# · 03-04-2018, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

Attaching with tape a resistor that gets hot. Hmmmm?

Block Heater?

doug.nichols · 03-04-2018, 08:58 PM

Think I will unwrap and relocate....

katy · 03-05-2018, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

Attaching with tape a resistor that gets hot. Hmmmm?

Ifn it's only used to feed the horn, then it likely doesn't see much use and would probably get more heat from the pipe than it would generate on it's own.

katy · 03-04-2018, 09:58 AM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformer

03-03-2018, 06:47 PM	#2
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: Is this a 12v to 6v transformer? NO. Looks like a high current resistor. Looks like it goes to the horn. You probably have a 12V system and this resistor is used to step the voltage down to 6Volts for the horn. __________________ AL in NY

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doug.nichols Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Olga, WA Posts: 184	Re: Is this a 12v to 6v transformer? thanks Al

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Jim in Wisconsin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 247	Re: Is this a 12v to 6v transformer? Transformers do not work on direct current - only on an alternating or fluctuating current.

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eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Is this a 12v to 6v transformer? It's a wire wound resistor. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

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Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Is this a 12v to 6v transformer? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What Al said! __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

03-04-2018, 09:37 AM	#7
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: Is this a 12v to 6v transformer? Attaching with tape a resistor that gets hot. Hmmmm? __________________ Bob Bidonde

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doug.nichols Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Olga, WA Posts: 184	Re: Is this a 12v to 6v transformer? Think I will unwrap and relocate....

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katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,043	Re: Is this a 12v to 6v transformer? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformer __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!