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Default 5HP 230v drive brake resistors


"Ignoramus27118" wrote in message
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On 2012-10-24, David Lesher wrote:
"PrecisionmachinisT" writes:


I looked up some data, it looks like I need 40 Ohm, 392 watt resistor,
so I bought two 20 Ohm, 300 watt resistors on ebay, that should do
it.= 20
= 20


300 watt is probably going to be too low of wattage.


Electric water elements can be used in a pinch...


--just be sure and buy the kind that won't be damaged if they are =
operated while not submerged.


Why not immerse them in oil? Mineral oil will work.


No thanks, I do not want a source ofa fire.


Use to keep your coffee warm.