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What is the name of the electrical part that is used to change the amount of current that flows to a heater motor?
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A resistor resists the flow of current in a circuit but a transistor changes the amount of current through a device. This is called current magnification. Field effect transistors FETs and MOSFETs (metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor) may also change the amount of current to a load lastly a variable resistor or a potentiometer or a variable resistor can variate the amount of current at your will
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How is resistance used in a space heater?
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Is it efficient to use a Valco Infrared heater as a space heater?
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How is resistance used in a space heater?
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Is a base board heater an electrical appliance?
Yes, an electrical base board heater can be classified as an appliance.
What is a electrical load?
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Where is the fuse for the mixture heater wires for a 1988 Nissan d21 4 cylinder?
The fuse for the mixture heater wires for a 1998 Nissan D21 for cylinder is an electrical device which interrupts the flow of current when there is overloading.
What does a heater use to heat air?
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How do you hook up an electric heater to your car battery?
You need to read the instructions that come with the heater. Heaters draw a lot a current and you need to install it properly or else risk a fire and damage to your electrical system.
How does a heater heats the room?
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i would change the electrical part of your ignition switch- i would change the electrical part of your ignition switch-
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