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    Will a 24V 16A relay work?

    I have an inverter powered by a car battery that I use when 220V power goes off (see block 1 below). I use a battery charger to charge up the battery before I can re-use it (see block 2 below). Id like to connect these devices so that the battery is charged when 220V power is available. (A...
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    GPS remote immobilisation feature. Wiring issues.

    Hey all, thanks for having me. I'm fitting a GPS tracking system into my van (Renault Trafic 2005, 1.9l Dci) and I'm trying to install the imobilisation feature. Once wired in it will let me remotely disable the fuel pump. However, I'm struggling to get any information on the wiring of the...
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    Help needed with a simple motorcycle connector issue (novice)

    Hi all. I decided to sign up to reach out to some experienced folks who may be able to point me in the direction of how to make this work (and more importantly, the right way). This is going to be a piece of cake for everyone here (but me) I am sure. To keep a long story short, I am setting up...
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    Can anyone tell me please how to wire 3. 8PIN relays?

    Can anyone please tell me how to wire 3 8Pin relays together? Those 3 relays are for access control controlling the doors, so when the fire alarm triggered will disenergized those 3 relays and unlock the doors. Thanks
    • Hipsh23
    • Thread
    • access access control alarm anyone control doors electric fire fire alarm how to please relay relays those wire
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Smart relay for blinds

    Hi Guys I'm wiring up an electric roller blind soon, putting on a conventional up/down/centre off retractive switch. Would like to install a smart relay in parallel but cant seem to find anything out there ? Ideally something like this (but this is purely on/off control only) with nice easy...
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    Lightwave RF Relay

    Hi, I am not a qualified electrician and am doing a little DIY project. I want to automate the lights in my garage. I have lightwave RF in my house (sockets and switches) which are great but the switches only work on dimmer lights. Iv brought a relay which I was hoping I could use instead of...
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    Towbar bypass relay issue

    Hi - I have just wired a 7 pin towbar using supplied harness kit with by pass relay . (2012 Megane Coupe) 1 issue discovered is my LED indicators on trailer remain permanently lit with dull glow? ( Checked trailer lights with another vehicle & lights are OK ) Otherwise lights works ok including...
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    Fitting twin horns to a single horn set up. Extra Relay required??

    Hi all, i´m new on here and really hoping for some good advice. Not getting much response from an owners forum!! My Seat Altea is fitted with a single horn. There is a number 53 relay fitted to the relay panel and I believe this is for the horn. I want to fit twin horns in place of the single...
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    Adding a relay to detect when a switch tied to ground is open.

    I'd like to add individual footwell lighting and have the lighting come on when each door is opened individually. I've found the wire locations and looking at the wiring diagram, I not certain which way to wire a relay to properly detect when the switch is open to trigger the LED light to come...
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    Panel with Relay and SPD, Installation?

    Hello and thanks for the interest. I have a little dilemma and was unable to get an answer anywhere. I'm trying to fit a SPD and an over/under voltage protector to my existing "Main Switch" and "RCD" setup. my question: is the location of the SPD and surge protector correct? thanks
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    relay question

    Ive just purchased on old electrical device tha i believe is battery operated but has a realy on it marker - RES Load 5A - 110VAC or 24VDCC - coil DC 6V. my question is what should i connect it to to test it, battery or electrial transfomer?
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    UK Wireless relay

    Can anyone recommend a wireless relay to trigger an oil boiler. Currently there is a huge buffer tank which is heated by a log fired biomass. The boiler is being replaced with an oil boiler, but the buffer tank is staying, as the tank was installed during a renovation which means the tank would...
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    Relay for spotlights

    Looking to wire up some spotlights. Will this set up be correct?
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    3 way switching relay

    Hello there, I'm in a situation whereby the customer wants a light switch either side of the bed, and one by the door to control the centre room pendant. Unfortunately the type of switches they have across the rest of the house doesn't produce an intermediate switch. Does anyone know any off...
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    1992 Pontiac Firebird won't crank, no power to starter enable relay, no security light, temperature gauge fluttering

    My 92' Firebird that I just acquired will not start. I bypassed VATS security with resistors so the security light now shuts off. I replaced my positive battery lead that was shot and the only thing that happens when I turn the key is the temp gauge fluttering. The relay only has 0.5 constant...
    • kalgran
    • Thread
    • gauge light no power power power to relay security starter temperature won't
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
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    Relay related question

    Hello, I'm trying to build a 12v circuit where a npn laser sensor activate a pump but I have no idea on how to build it. Its pretty simple but if I hook the laser to the circuit it looks like there's not enough current passing through to power the pump. So I think I would need a relay right...
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    Replacement for Relay 38-T129C4238

    Trying to replace an old relay in my well pump. When I search for the product id 38-T129C4238 it says it's been discontinued.. The only other things left on the label that are legible are: 18-811 256 V 60 HZ A P - 277 VAC Product's Unlimited Can anyone point me in the direction of a...
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    Relay switching max voltage across contacts

    Thought i would put this out there for any experience faced with this design issue. TP Immersion heater 11KW, has built in contactor, coil voltage 400V I want to bring in the immersion heater via control system and ideally not alter the immersion heater package. The control system can operate a...
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    UK Continuity Relay

    Hi guys, I want to switch a 24 v load on using just the continuity of NO voltage free loop. Does anyone know of a relay or device or method that I could use to do this? thanks
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    +12V 200A Relay Isoator or DC to DC charger

    Hello I currently run a lead acid 102A auxilliary battery under the bonnet of my Nissan Patrol for the purpose of powering a 70 litre Waeco car fridge. I intend putting in a second auxilliary battery (AGM type 130A) in the rear of my Patrol to get some more life out of the fridge. The current...
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