What is the amperage rating on the relays? I found a bunch of 12 v dc 40 A relays on eBay, but they seem to be SPST. Since they are originally automotive, I imagine they are only switching the hot side of the circuit..
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From: derfessor <fred.rosse@wgint.
To: electricboats@
Sent: Thu, Jul 9, 2009 11:55 am
Subject: [Electric Boats] Re: Relays to replace a controller
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> resistors = cheap, relays = expensive, controllers = more expensive...
Comment: In my limited experience, relays are fairly cheap compared to ordinary manual switches in the range of application for small electric boats. The relays for my Javelin conversion currently (no pun intended)cost $34.50 each, DPDT, 12 vdc coils. The same rating, manual switches cost much more from the sources I could find.
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> Remember that the increase in torque is nearly instantaneous - a large prop on a small boat and something might tear off - though there is probably some way to introduce a capacitor to slow the current rush down.
Comment: If the drive train is so weak that turning on the motor, with its momentary high torque, would break something, then the drive train is not nearly strong enough.
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