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Redhawk41
08-08-2008, 01:01 PM
Another Newbie with another question!:)

I found this 30amp 12v relay and I'm hoping it will work. Here is the specs:

Coil Voltage 12 volt DC
Contacts SPDT
Amp Rating 30
Terminals Push on
Size 1" x 1" x 1-3/4"

These are a lot cheaper than an Echlin ST85 solenoid.

Thanks in advance and for all the help I've garnered from this great site.

Johnh
08-08-2008, 01:20 PM
These are the only relays I've used and they are OK.
Make sure to limit them to about 20 amps and make sure the push on connections are tight and crimped to the wire properly. Most of them fail by getting to hot on the connections not the insides. Not a bad idea to solder the connections up once you get it permanent.
John