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|    Adrian Caspersz to pbx5619@gmail.com    |
|    Re: 3 pin relays seem useless, am I righ    |
|    05 Feb 16 11:23:06    |
      From: email@here.invalid              On 04/02/16 15:27, pbx5619@gmail.com wrote:       > Since the input +ve voltage will be shared by controller * circuit & output       pin, then input has enough ampere to satisfy the load. Then why not just       connect input directly to the load ? This will save the ampere used by the *       i.e. less heat ( esp for        hot climate ) & more amps for e.g. spark plugs / starter motor, less cost &       weight too.       >              The wiring for any controlling switch, and the switch itself, will have       to be rated for the load current if you don't use a relay. More copper,       size and safety risk for these parts.              --       Adrian C              --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05        * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)    |
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