I`ve got one ,it looks like it could be engineered from a screen door spring and
a wing nut (really).Mines a tekonsha variable resistor.
Chris
Jim Dunmyer wrote:
> Tuna,
> Radio Shack doesn't have a suitable resistor or potentiometer for that
> use, sorry. The requirement is for something that can handle several
> amps of current with perhaps a 6 volt drop. It would be in the range of
> 1 or 2 ohms at the maximum setting and at least 50 watts power-handling
> capacity.
>
> I'm probably gonna want one for my Warner brake controller also, but I
> think I might have such a pot laying around here. (hamfest item)
>
> <<Jim>>
>
> Robert C Townsend wrote:
> >
> > The K-H installation pages Harvey B. so graciously shared with a couple of
> > us (back-channel) make reference to a 'variable resistor' ('not supplied')
> > for 'trimming' the voltage to the trailer brakes - I'm thinking that this
> > would be a GREAT idea, especially when one is using the same puller with
> > different trailers...
> >
> > Any electrical engineers (nudge-nudge, Dr. J) out there have a suggestion?
> > I'm thinking an ordinary potentiometer from RadioShack - but would like an
> > informed opinion as to the range/type/values for this application...
> >
> > Tuna
> > (
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