A Bank of 6 SPDT Relays?
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Topic: A Bank of 6 SPDT Relays?
Posted By: rubirock
Subject: A Bank of 6 SPDT Relays?
Date Posted: October 01, 2006 at 12:08 AM
I would like to build a bank of 6 relays that would all tie into a dedicated fused power source.
This bank would control accesories such as lights, small on board air compressors and other nifty devices that do not draw more than 15 AMPS.
This bank of relays would become a central location to attach your accesories to.
Does anyone make a socket set-up like this? I can daisy chain the common leads such as the main power and grounds.
Any suggestions...
Oh, the catch is, I would like to use off the shelf Bosch type relays!
-Thanks
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John
4x4s-pod.com
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: October 01, 2006 at 12:54 PM
You can but pre-wires harnesses that can be attached to each other if you want. Not sure about a specific board out there but I'm sure if you google search this you can find out.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: October 14, 2006 at 4:29 PM
electric tape them all together?
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Posted By: ill-logix
Date Posted: October 15, 2006 at 8:42 AM
I am working on something like that. It has 8 relays but it is limited to 10amps. Got some information on my web site. https://ill-logix.com -------------
Posted By: rubirock
Date Posted: October 15, 2006 at 11:21 AM
ill-logix,
Thanks...we are getting closer! I would like something like that but without logic. These would be in the engine compartment for attaching lights and stuff to it so the average joe can just plug his leads right to the spade terminals on my relay strip.
Also, by using the standard automotive relay, the average joe can stop at their local auto parts store for a replacement.
I will have some scematics next week to illustrate what I'm looking for.
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John
4x4s-pod.com
Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: October 15, 2006 at 3:27 PM
Use DEI 525T relays, they are standard Bosch type 30a's and can be connected to each other so you can put together as many as you need.
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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services
Posted By: rubirock
Date Posted: October 15, 2006 at 5:43 PM
Mike M2, where is a good source for the DEI 525T relays?
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John
4x4s-pod.com
Posted By: alex1525
Date Posted: November 04, 2006 at 4:34 PM
you may want to try https://www.microalarm.com for DEI 525T's
Posted By: master5
Date Posted: November 05, 2006 at 2:38 AM
Good call with the DEI's, I think thats exactly what you are looking for...inexpensive and readily available. However, those are not water resistant in any way, a concern if mounting under the hood. What I would suggest is make sure all the relays/sockets are mounted with relays up..and perhaps some clear silicone into the socket terminals and around the edges of the relay to keep moisture out. Or mount them inside if theres room, it's up to you but although they are cheap to replace it's an inconvenience if something goes out and you are not near a relay store. Best of luck with it. -------------
Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: November 05, 2006 at 11:05 AM
You can buy waterproof Bosch style relays that will plug in to the stackable harnesses. I have ~100 waterproof relays sitting around :)
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Kevin Pierson
Posted By: master5
Date Posted: November 05, 2006 at 10:07 PM
There ya go...
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Posted By: dscwmitchell
Date Posted: December 19, 2006 at 8:47 AM
Why not put them in a waterproof enclosure? Then you could put whatever relay you wanted in there. Grommets are cheap. A small enclosure wouldn't be hard to get either. You probably have this all figured out by now, just thought I'd give my input. Cliff
Posted By: hotwaterwizard
Date Posted: December 19, 2006 at 9:46 AM
You could go with Industrial Din Mounted relays 
or Sockets that snap together. 
------------- John DeRosa (Hotwaterwizard)
Stockton California
When in doubt, try it out !
Posted By: ill-logix
Date Posted: December 19, 2006 at 2:59 PM
hotwaterwizard wrote:
You could go with Industrial Din Mounted relays
or Sockets that snap together.
The problem with the industrial stuff is most of it is designed for 24vDC or 24/120/240vAC... I talked to some WAGO sales guys just last week (I am an industrail controls engineer) and they had some nice stuff but not much if any 12vDC. If you want to use a din rail I would suggest an Omron Base (P2RF-05-E) and 12vdc coild spdt relay (G2R-1-SNDI-DC12(S) ) which is about $15 bucks a pop directly from omron. They are about 0.5 inch thin and 2.5 inches wide. They have an ledi ndicator and a push to test button.
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