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Radios and relays?

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Forum Name: Relays
Forum Discription: Relay Diagrams, SPDT Relays, SPST Relays, DPDT Relays, Latching Relays, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=25924
Printed Date: May 21, 2024 at 3:38 PM


Topic: Radios and relays?

Posted By: carguy411
Subject: Radios and relays?
Date Posted: February 05, 2004 at 11:09 PM

how many relays can i run off of the remote output of a radio. does it matter,cann it affect the radio or blow it out in anyway???



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Posted By: lspker
Date Posted: February 05, 2004 at 11:32 PM
The deck will handle one relay, possible more, usually up to 1/2 amp draw.  But use the first relay to fire more relays, like daisy chain.  You could fire as many as you need, just make sure your power/ground supply is large enough.



Posted By: carguy411
Date Posted: February 06, 2004 at 8:54 AM
ok cool so just make the first relay off the radio run to as many as i can... what size wire is good 18ga or should i goto 8ga


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