current at the key? (electrical question)
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current at the key? (electrical question)
hi,
I'm building my own turbo timer, and I need to know what relay i need to use. the problem is that my timer circuit will only produce ~100mA, which isnt enough to switch a standard automotive relay. Can I use a 1A mini-relay, or is there more current than that present at the key switch?
I will be either doing a writeup or selling these very cheap after i finish the project, depending on how much of a PITA it is.
thanks
Pat
I'm building my own turbo timer, and I need to know what relay i need to use. the problem is that my timer circuit will only produce ~100mA, which isnt enough to switch a standard automotive relay. Can I use a 1A mini-relay, or is there more current than that present at the key switch?
I will be either doing a writeup or selling these very cheap after i finish the project, depending on how much of a PITA it is.
thanks
Pat
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Originally Posted by patman
hi,
I'm building my own turbo timer, and I need to know what relay i need to use. the problem is that my timer circuit will only produce ~100mA, which isnt enough to switch a standard automotive relay. Can I use a 1A mini-relay, or is there more current than that present at the key switch?
I will be either doing a writeup or selling these very cheap after i finish the project, depending on how much of a PITA it is.
thanks
Pat
I'm building my own turbo timer, and I need to know what relay i need to use. the problem is that my timer circuit will only produce ~100mA, which isnt enough to switch a standard automotive relay. Can I use a 1A mini-relay, or is there more current than that present at the key switch?
I will be either doing a writeup or selling these very cheap after i finish the project, depending on how much of a PITA it is.
thanks
Pat
And the key switch wires run upwards of 40 amps peak through them.
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