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Old 01-07-2013, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by NoSparkNeeded View Post

So can we assume that the .2 one was the bad one or does resistance rise
as the fail, unless the element does burn out like a light bulb resulting in zero
resistance?
The GP resistance is very high/open circuit when it fails. Not zero. GP in general measures at very low resistance, < 2 ohm, are good. I reckon all the old one your replaced are good. When GP glows, the resistance will kind of reaching a steady state and draws about 10 to 12A. Most GP are rated at 120-150W ( battery voltage x current drawn, 12v x 12A = 144W ).
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