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Dec 10, 2005 | 10:27 AM

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relay switched amp draw

if i'm controlling an 18 amp circuit with a 30 amp relay, what would be the amp draw of the switched leg of the relay ( the signal coming from the control switch)....thanx

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If you are asking how much current does the relay it'self draw? A typical Bosch or Hella draws les than an amp...I believe the coil is 75 ohms...so you'll get about 0.16 amps by E=IR (12 Volts=I (amps) /75 (ohms)) or (12/75=0.16).

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yeah basically how much to switch it....i are not that smart.........thanx alot

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If you are asking how much current does the relay it'self draw? A typical Bosch or Hella draws les than an amp...I believe the coil is 75 ohms...so you'll get about 0.16 amps by E=IR (12 Volts=I (amps) /75 (ohms)) or (12/75=0.16).

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