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6 v horn in a 12 v world

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 4:22 am
by Bretto
Theoretically, I should be able to run a 6V horn off of 12V if I were to drop the right resistor in series with it right?

Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:15 am
by wesk
Yes. But the resistor size is relative to the amperage draw. And you'll have to play with resistor size a bit to get the right sound.