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WIRE WOUND RESISTOR IN A/C CLUTCH COIL CIRCUIT

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WIRE WOUND RESISTOR IN A/C CLUTCH COIL CIRCUIT

WIRE WOUND RESISTOR IN A/C CLUTCH COIL CIRCUIT

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IS A WIRE WOUND RESISTOR PREFERRABLE (INSTEAD OF METAL FILM OR CARBON TYPE) IN AN AC CLUTCH COIL CIRCUIT? WHY?
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RE: WIRE WOUND RESISTOR IN A/C CLUTCH COIL CIRCUIT

I can answer that from an electronic circuit point of view.  Wire wound resistors have a higher wattage rating (ability to dissipate heat or change electrical to heat energy) which in turn allows higher voltages and amperages to be reduced.  

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