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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.   
      
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   Adrian C   
      
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