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micondie · 10-17-2009, 02:39 PM

The resistors used in heater circuits are coils of resistance wire which are placed in the heater duct to dissipate the heat they generate and eliminate the possibility of melting/burning something. (like fingers)

10-17-2009, 02:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
micondie EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Mass Posts: 104 moby van - '03 Dodge Caravan SE 90 day: 19.74 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	The resistors used in heater circuits are coils of resistance wire which are placed in the heater duct to dissipate the heat they generate and eliminate the possibility of melting/burning something. (like fingers)