>"** Relay contacts can pass more current than they can reliably switch - and   
   even modest DC voltages are a big problem due to the likelihood of contacts   
   arcing. "   
      
   Yes but they're still full of shit. They play the numbers. The A/C clutch   
   relay obviously works for much longer, but that draws less current. In fact   
   even the solenoid does not pull 40 amps. The starter itself maybe but that is   
   switched by the solenoid.    
      
   If he has 1/8th" diameter contacts, well that's not so bad as long as they're   
   nice and clean. I think it is bigger than # 12 wire. (on AWG) But those   
   fingers that carry the electricity to the contacts... They are not very thick   
   or wide. those little    
   relays what size ya figure ? Maybe 0.02 thick and 0.25 wide ? I doubt it is   
   the equivalent of 16 gauge. Maybe just barely, and # 16 will not carry 40 amps   
   for long, I mean like a few seconds tops.    
      
   Sounds like they're using car stereo amp math for more than just car stereo   
   amps.   
      
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