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Re: How do O2 heaters work
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 10/16/2007 13 Replies

Hi Ken,

I typically see about 1 amp to 1.5 amp draw on a typical PTC type heater circuit from a cold start. (ambient about 60 to 80F)

As the sensor heats up, current draw usually drops to about half an amp or so. Most PTC heater circuits have a cold resist... Login to read more.

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