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  1. H

    need a capacitor across relay contacts to arrest arcing. wondering about type and value ?

    wondering what capacitor type and value across relay contacts at 7amp ac load to avoid arcing
  2. L

    Energize a contactor/relay from multiple toggle (not momentary) switches?

    Is it possible to energize a contactor/relay from multiple toggle (not momentary) switches in a way similar to 3-way switches? If so, what components and setup would do that? The purpose is to control lighting from several sources and the reason for not using simple 3-way switches is that the...
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    • contactors light switch momentary multiple possible relay remote similar switches toggle
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  3. T

    Need Advise!! Help me with this wiring. NPN sensor/Solid State Relay

    Is this the correct way of wiring npn sensor 4 wire with solid state relay and solenoid valve?
  4. O

    Current limited charge relay

    Hi there, I am looking to charge an auxiliary windlass battery (130Ah lithium) that is located 35 feet away from my main bank (1030Ah lithium). My charging input will range from to 40 to 100 Amps, but I need to keep the wire size to a maximum of 6AWG. Do you know of any current limited charging...
  5. D

    Relay wiring for van AC

    Hi, I’ve been trying to retrofit AC to my Mercedes sprinter motorhome, I have most of the kit but some of the wiring is missing. I have managed to find a decent wiring diagram for the entire van but having trouble with this section. I know the symbols (ringed in blue) are called...
  6. R

    relay cause flat battery?

    Hi, Apologies if this is the wrong place for this but want to confirm something. I have wired up a 12v lightbar on my ATV using the attached wiring loom layout, but I have been told by some that this setup will cause the battery to drain/go flat over time due to the relay always having current...
  7. P

    Citroen Relay Window Weirdness

    Hi there.. I have a 2013 Relay. The electric window switches in the drivers door started playing up, only working intermittently. I took off the door panel and looked at all the wiring.. all looking intact as far as I can see. The passenger window works from the passenger door switch perfectly...
  8. H

    12V DC Relay Issues (Diesel Engine)

    Hello all. I am having an issue with a 12V DC Relay I am trying to install to run a kill switch on a John Deere Diesel engine that runs a high pressure water pump. I have the relay wired in such that it will send power to the ignition when an electrical signal comes from a water sensor in the...
  9. P

    Volt sensing relay calculation

    Hello, pls do no kill me for being this stupid (i am a videographer in nature :), and i need to make an order before my electrician returns from hospital... I want to add leisure batt to my 1987 VW t3 Caravelle along with volt sensing relay and i cant figure out how to calculate the system...
  10. Jberry

    2 electric showers and melted live wire from relay

    This unit is running two showers. Unit was smoking while one shower was running, never tripped the safety switch. Power to one shower is cut off while the other is in use. Is it ok just to change out the relay that had burned? I'm not an electrician but one will be doing the work. The house is...
  11. S

    GSM Relay to gate motor

    Hi all I would like to wire a GSM gate opener to my gate motor, but I'm not 100% sure about the inputs. I would like to be able to call the GSM and have the gate open and remain open until I call the GSM again. My plan was to wire up the COM terminal of the GSM to terminal number '2' on the...
  12. S

    Relay controlled by power to an LED

    Hi, I have a 12V output from a control box that lights an LED. I want to use that output to switch power to a camera, but don’t want to lose the LED. The LED has a resistor in series. My first thought was to just put the camera in parallel with the LED, but then thought a relay with the coil in...
  13. IBRAHIM HAMEED

    Earth Leakage Relay connection with normal CT

    Hi Can I connect normal Current Transformers (CT) instead of Core Balance Current Transformers (CBCT) to Earth Leakage Relay.. Thanks
  14. J

    Relpol relay (non-latching) - help needed!

    Hi, I purchased a relay and relay base in order to control my doorbell whilst using a Nest Hello: the Nest product takes 24V, whereas the doorbell only wants 8V. So the relay closes the circuit when receiving power from the Nest and the doorbell is separately powered by an 8V transformer. All...
  15. O

    Interior light problem - relay?

    Hi folks, I did post months ago about my Isuzu pick ups interior lights not coming on when doors open but I never did any more about it in the summer. Now that the nights are closing in I must get it sorted. I have a dome and a reading light, both work fine when switched to on but neither come...
  16. bigspark17

    Relay instead of contactor.......

    hi i need a relay instead of a contactor for a large room with two electric ufh mats, relay will be quieter than a noisey contactor, need 16amp 2or 4pole 230v, Where do youguys/gals buy yours?
  17. J

    Overload relay with aM fuse

    Hi Can we use an aM fuse with overload relay,? If yes can an aM fuse protect the conductors from damage incase of short circuit Since i suppose aM fuses are used only for motor protection and cable. How will cable protection achieved when aM fuse is used with an overload relay Please explain...
  18. Tardigrade

    Could a relay switch be causing the havoc in my home?

    Hi guys, Don't know if I picked the wrong builder, products, am desperately unlucky or its the relay switch...all help much appreciated! Background facts • Back to bricks refurb of duplex flat, all new wiring etc. • Upstairs en suite utilises same in line fan as existing bathroom. Builder...
  19. I

    Vesda vls relay disabling

    Can you guys tell me how to disable relays in vesda to make it normal working condition .thanks alot. Hoping i will get some good knowledge from you superiors.
  20. M

    24vDC relay to Switch 230vAC light circuit

    Hi Guys, New to the forum, and probably posting this in the wrong place but hope you can help. I have a garage door control panel that has a 24v dc output (4 W max) that activates when the door is in operation. I want to use this to activate my relay and switch the live to a 230v light circuit...

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