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how many relays ?

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Forum Name: Relays
Forum Discription: Relay Diagrams, SPDT Relays, SPST Relays, DPDT Relays, Latching Relays, etc.
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Printed Date: June 07, 2024 at 1:49 PM


Topic: how many relays ?

Posted By: Dan M C.
Subject: how many relays ?
Date Posted: April 27, 2002 at 7:21 PM

Can anyone tell me if it's necessary for every piece of equipement to be trigered ON/OFF by it's individual relay,i'm talking about 7 units:1equalizer,1 active crossover,3 amplifiers,1 cap digital display,1 in dash cap charge indicator,one installer told me that just one relay is enough,can somebody clear this up for me,thank you ,Dan M C.



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Posted By: Mr_Fusion
Date Posted: April 27, 2002 at 7:38 PM
yes, one relay should be fine...the remote wire barely draws any power but just to be on the safe side I would make sure that you run atleast a 16 gauge wire to the relay.




Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: April 27, 2002 at 7:39 PM

Hi Dan, if you're talking about supplying current to each remote turn on lead, one relay is all you need. 

the12volt 





Posted By: Dan M C.
Date Posted: April 27, 2002 at 11:17 PM
Hi,it's me Dan ; i would like to thank  Mr. Fusion and The 12 Volt for helping in regards to remote turn ON/OFF relay,thanks again !




Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: April 28, 2002 at 6:46 PM
Hi Dan, you're welcome, glad we could help.





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