How Much Amperage Does Each Axle of Trailer Brakes Draw
Question:
How do I know the electric current they will take when I use 2 sets of electric brakes? Each one is 4A? Why is this knid of information not in the specs? I think its related to safty.
asked by: Carter
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Expert Reply:
Typically a tandem trailer brake setup will be rated for up to 20 amps of 12 volt power. So basically each axle of brakes is rated for 10 amps.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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