Relays

Discussion in 'OnBoard Electronics & Controls' started by bcervelo, Jul 17, 2017.

  1. bcervelo
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    bcervelo Junior Member

    bcervelo, Jul 17, 2017
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  2. CDK
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    CDK retired engineer

    Although specified for AC, these relays can also switch DC loads, 30A for a make contact, 20A for a break contact. It is a lot cheaper to use automotive relays, 30A or 50A with 12V coils.
     
    CDK, Jul 17, 2017
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  3. owene
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    owene Mr Owen Charles

    In my view, relays have no place on a boat unless they are 100% waterproof, of MIL spec and fused in the closed position with their coil terminals removed.
     
    owene, Dec 1, 2017
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  5. IronPrice
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    In my experience .... I have two solid state relays installed in my boat to control the manual circuit on my bilge pumps (auto circuit is always on) and they are working just fine.

    I enclosed them in an IP67 enclosure mounted in a protected location. They are so far (a few months old) 100% reliable. But I have included bypass switches just in case.
     
    IronPrice, Jan 16, 2018
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