Does Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Receive Constant Power

Updated 07/17/2019 | Published 07/15/2019

Question:

Does this unit have a constant current draw? Finished wiring it up along with the new larger breakaway kit and when I connected the breakaway battery the Dexter unit made an audible click like an internal relay was energizing. This would indicate a current draw even when not in use? Unit does operate correctly when breakaway is activated or using to vehicles on board controller.

asked by: Nick

Expert Reply:

Yes, when hooked up to the tow vehicle your Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydarulic Brake Actuator # K71-651 will be getting 12 volts of constant power from the black power wire. This is completely normal and would be the case with any brand/model EoH actuator.

expert reply by: Chris R