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Re: [Spridgets] horn amps?

To: Bill L <pythias@pacifier.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] horn amps?
From: derf <derf247@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:44:36 -0600
So, old, Oxidized copper wire works as well as new, clean copper wire?
I generally toss out copper wire if it is brown and tarnished looking
under the insulation.
It has been a long time since I took electronics classes, though.


>
>     That said, a relay won't make the horn louder or lights brighter
>     unless the system was inadequately designed from the outset. Old
>     wire doesn't have more resistance than new wire, and it doesn't
>     wear out with time,  the insulation is just more flexible. Nor
>     does a fuse wear with time unless it is being stressed.
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