Yes, worst case running current, typical is less. Worst case current surge on power-up is 9 amps (short pulse) but do not skip on breaker size here. Always remember that breakers are for protecting the WIRE, not the device. One of my closest calls was a breaker that kept blowing in-flight because I didn't size it for worst-case scenario. (I might not be here to tell the story if it had been a fuse)
Tracy (finally installing 20B
[again]. Tell Rusty to stop laughing. Yes, you have to be nuts to install an alternative engine.)
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Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 6:18 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: EC2 Current Requirements
my notes say per coil, but I think that is a worst case scenario.
On 8/30/06, Bobby J. Hughes <bhughes@qnsi.net > wrote: Thanks Bill.
Is 5A per coil or for 4 total coils?
Bobby
From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Bill Eslick
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 3:33 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: EC2 Current Requirements
Bobby,
I checked back in my notes from 2003, and here is what I have:
EC2 - 0.25 amp
injectors - 2A average per injector
coils - 5A max (LS-1)
I'm sure others will correct me if this has changed.
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Bill Eslick
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On 8/30/06, Bobby J. Hughes < bhughes@qnsi.net> wrote: Question for Tracy or others. I am working on my electrical and need to know the maximum draw for the EC2, coils and injectors. I posted my Microtech LT10s on eBay yesterday so I may be switching to the EC2.
Thanks,
Bobby
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Bill Eslick
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