Coil Resistance of Dexter Axle 7" Brake Assembly Kit
Updated 09/04/2019 | Published 09/02/2019
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What is the coil resistance of the magnet coil for a Part Number 23-47-48 7inch brake assembly? I have them on order and want to make sure of the wire size needed to carry the current needed by the each of the two magnet coils that I will be using. Thanks
asked by: Bruce B
Expert Reply:
I reached out to my contact at Dexter Axle and she said that the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-47-48 have a coil resistance of 3.9 ohms per magnet. When it comes to wire size we recommend at least 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 (sold by the foot) for brake assemblies.
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes - 7" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 2,000 lbs to 2,200 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
- 2000 lbs Axle
- 2200 lbs Axle
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
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