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Difference between Total Current and Average Amps

Difference between Total Current and Average Amps

Difference between Total Current and Average Amps

(OP)
I saw on a device that there is a total current and an average amps.  Does anyone know what the difference between the two is?

Thanks.

RE: Difference between Total Current and Average Amps

"total curent" without specific parameters has no clear meaning..

Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com

RE: Difference between Total Current and Average Amps

Sounds like a translation error in a lousy owner's manual.

Probably meant to say "peak current" and "average current".  

The peak current defines the fuse and wire sizing, while the average current defines the required battery size.

Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com

RE: Difference between Total Current and Average Amps

what type of device?

RE: Difference between Total Current and Average Amps

(OP)
Thanks for the replies it sounds like it's not clear to other people either so I feel confident contacting the manufacturer.  Thanks alot!

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