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   Message 70,575 of 72,318   
   whit3rd to default   
   Re: A question about relays   
   08 May 18 18:09:03   
   
   From: whit3rd@gmail.com   
      
   On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7:38:14 AM UTC-7, default wrote:   
      
   > ... The coil on   
   > something like the AC clutch, and even the solenoid for the starter   
   > motor, are relatively large inductors and those contacts seem mighty   
   > small for the current and inductance.   
      
   But small area means high contact pressure for a given solenoid-applied   
   force; unless you know WHY the old one failed, just get a replacement,   
   and you're good.   Automotive goods are just as good (or bad) as  industrial,   
   but for different service conditions.   Shopping around won't substitute   
   for engineering.   
      
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