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fj12ryder

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Posted: 07/29/17 04:59pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:

This is a good price if multiple items can justify the shipping charges.

The Tyco is a proven sealed unit. It lasts me years in continuous duty radiator fan duty.

https://www.parts-express.com/te-connect........ay-spdt-20-30a-(formerly-bosch)--330-070

Try using a FREEWHEELING DIODE across the power contacts when an inductive load is being switched. Amazing increase in contact life.

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Freewheeling or Fly back diodes and their function
Freewheel or Fly back diodes are used across inductive components such as coils to prevent voltage spikes when the power is turned off to the devices.

When power to inductive loads such as coils and inductors is turned off, there is a sharp voltage spike. The direction of this voltage is opposite to the applied voltage in accordance with Lenz’s Law.

When a current flows through the coil of a relay, the coil gets electromagnetically charged. The energy is stored in the magnetic field around the coil. When the power supply to the coil is interrupted and the current in the coil tends to decrease, the magnetic field discharges causing a surge in the voltage.

The voltage, thus induced, can jump across the contacts of relays connected to the coils. The sparks and arcing produced can affect the life of the contacts. The voltage spikes can also damage electronic components like transistors which may be driving the relay coils.
That's cool. Learn something new everyday.


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Posted: 07/29/17 06:57pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Heavily loaded electric winch solenoid relays take a beating. What saves them is they are intermittent duty 600 amp rated. Much stronger coil, much stronger retractor spring.

I recently made a juiced up winch flyback filter for a forum member. But it dumps energy to chassis negative. (1) Motorola MR2535 reversed biased, two 1500 watt 16 volt TVS diodes. I also built a de-spiker for his Prestolite 160 amp Load Handler alternator, and then there were some 120vac clippers, and de-spikers for smaller alternators for some other members. Seeing stuff needlessly wasted just goes against my grain.

In 1981 I went "Ooooooo looky here!" A metal can 12 volt constant duty solenoid relay with silver INLAY contacts. Cost 400% as much as the same relay without the silver. I patiently explained to a customer that the relay MUST BE connected to ignition B, the circuit that plays possum when the key is twisted to the starter position. He nodded yes and grabbed the solenoid.

Four days later he returned. Placed the solenoid on the bench "Doesn't work" he declared. I took it apart right then and there. The silver inlays were destroyed. Molten and fragmented.

"You did connect it to the wiper motor parking power wire, right?"

"Nah.........Ignition is ignition"

The relay had boost-fed from his house batteries to the engine battery. It was rated for 80-amperes. It was supposed to be a charging circuit relay. With minimum contact resistance - voltage drop.

He wanted a cash refund. Two days later his personal check was returned marked insufficient funds.

And that...

Is why I am so grouchy about relays and solenoids.

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