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how long can a relay stay energised

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Topic: how long can a relay stay energised

Posted By: attlfrank
Subject: how long can a relay stay energised
Date Posted: December 10, 2004 at 9:38 AM

I'm using a relay to bring a ground to a power window roll up,,,when the remote starter is used the relay would stay energised for 10 mins....is this too long    Thank You Very Much guys



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Posted By: MJA1962
Date Posted: December 10, 2004 at 10:13 AM

10 minutes is not too long.  Some relays are on for as long as the car is running.  And the remote starter itself uses relays to keep the car running.

-Michael





Posted By: attlfrank
Date Posted: December 12, 2004 at 4:21 PM
Thank You Very Much




Posted By: MJA1962
Date Posted: December 13, 2004 at 7:12 AM
You're welcome...glad I could help.  =)





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