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Re: Parasitic Draw .178 Amps
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/1/2012

I often run the draw figure obtained through the formula P = I x V to get the wattage. Allowing for a normal draw of around 0.020A this would be 0.158 x 12 = 1.9 Watts. Could be a very small bulb, but unlikely. Most trunk lamps, etc are around 5 watts. Just an... Login to read more.