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Old 12-18-2018, 11:14 AM   #1
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At 500A current the shunt will need to dissipated 25W if my math is right but how often will you run at 500A draw.
George, wouldn't that be 2.5 watt?
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George, wouldn't that be 2.5 watt?
A 500A/0.050V shunt with resistance of 0.0001 Ohm should generate 25W at full current range, I think.
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