timer relay voltage

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Topic: timer relay voltage

Posted By: ocman
Subject: timer relay voltage
Date Posted: June 24, 2010 at 10:46 PM

I've got a small timer circuit, that has an input/output relay rated at 5A @ 220V AC. I'm going to use this timer to power a 12V DC thermoelectric cooler. I'm wondering if I could run the 12V DC through the existing relay, or do I need another relay? Thanks

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Posted By: ocman
Date Posted: June 24, 2010 at 10:49 PM

Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: June 25, 2010 at 5:33 AM

How much current does your cooler pull? As long as you stay under 5A you won't have a problem.

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: ocman
Date Posted: June 25, 2010 at 10:42 AM

Thanks for the reply Kevin.

The cooler pulls 5A @ 12V DC. I'm guessing I should run the + lead through the relay?

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