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12V question ( Switched relays )

Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:56 am
by AmIdYfReAk
Well, i have a question for you Gents.. This litterly has nothing to do with computers, but i would like some input From you Gents.

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Shot at 2007-08-18

Now, that is basically The circut that i have in use.. the Switch ( that used to light the Lightbulb(s) ) Trigers the electro Magnet in the Relay, and that in turn lights the Light(s)..

But one issue that i am having is the Switch is a compound switch.. i wont get into that, but the (semi) issue that i am haing is simple.. the Switch's circitry basically act's like a Capasitor and has a Residual Charge left in it When the Switch is open ( off ) and that inturn Trips the Relay..

now, i am trying to find a simple way to fix this issue..

one way is to Jump a small Light Across the positive and Negitive on the Switch to bleed the Current.. but i am looking for somthing that Will not have any week points ( burning out ) and dosent Create anything (i.e. Light )

Anyone have any idea's?

p.s. the Switch is Designed to run ~60Amps @ 12Volts... so that gives you an idea what was an Acceptible Residual Charge ( ~500 Mili Amps @ 12V )

Re: 12V question ( Switched relays )

Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:59 pm
by AmIdYfReAk
awww cmon! not a single person? :)

the main issue is that the Relay only needs ~3V @ 100Mili Amps to trip.

i'm thinking adding a resistor on the input side that will Choke the Voltige/amps to no end.... that may work.