The heating device in question is a PTC type limiting device just for some more background infos, and thanks again for everyones help so far.
PTC ceramic: This material is named for its Positive Thermal Coefficient of resistivity. Most ceramics have a negative coefficient; most metals, a...
Looks like 2 of the standard versions in series would work quite well! but still a bit confused.
Would be 12v@20A twice, but in series that would double the Volts 24V which i want!
Also in series the Amps stay the same right 20A? which alternator should handle fine.
Extra watts are also a...
Here is a bit of a description of the heater this is the standard version i of course went with the mega which is 32A as discussed in previous posts
Uses solid state, advanced heating technology with inherent self-limiting function.
approx. 20A max. amperage draw, 240W@12V...
hmmm i do not think they make a 24V version of this heater however they do make a 12V @ 20A version. What if i were to get a couple of them, and hook them in series?
I have lots of volts (24V) and 2 huge 1000A batteries to work with, and for this system more heat is a good thing.
My only...
Thanks everyone for all your infos this far
So from what i can see posted it should work with about 0.375 ohm resistor rated at 384 watts connected in series. That should effectively reduce the current load on my alternator by half? I will go to my elec supply shop and get one for testing...
I have an electrical inline heater used to heat fuel in my truck, it is designed for a 12V system, and is described as inherently self-limiting.
I am not exactly sure how this device limits itself, but it must just be some sort of fancy resistor?
Its specifications at max operating capacity...
