Is this because the 12VDC relays have some kind of internal resistor to keep
the current down?
Daniel 69 2000
Oakland CA
> Daniel,
>
> If you use a 12 volt DC relay you don't need a resistor. Automotive relays,
> headlight for example, should have plenty of contact rating for most
> accessory applications. If you have a high power audio amplifier I would
> probably connect that directly to the battery because it should have its own
> switch triggered by a low power lead from the radio.
>
> Tom
> 69 2000 "Mr. Hyde"
> Portland, OR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Daniel Neuman
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 9:57 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Relay controlled fuse block?
>
>
> Hello All,
> I was wondering if it would be possible to hook up a relay to control
> an accessory fuse block? Would this even be a good idea? I don't see
> why it would be bad yet. On hooking up the relay I am thinking that I
> might need some kind of resistor on the 'sense' side of the relay, after
> the relay to ground to limit the current?
> Thanks,
> Daniel 69 2000
> Oakland CA
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