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Old 20th November 2019, 18:50   #4
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Originally Posted by suffolk boy View Post
i have a used one with the clip which glowed red hot when it had twelve volts applied to it.
Glowing when 12v is applied means diddly, it has to have the correct resistance to act as a flame sensor, when the glow plug is switched off. Also 12v can damage the glow plug, it's actual working voltage from the PCB is 8v. If the working voltage was 12v, it would be quick to stop working.
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