Re: Power Relay Group Purchase

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Original poster: "Daniel McCauley by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>

Just for coilers to beware, that 120VAC relays would actually be a better
purchase as you now would need an additional 12V nom power supply to drive
the relay with.  With a 120VAC relay, you can just use line power.
Dan



> The discussion of a/c switches reminded me that I have a several in
> a box in the garage that I can liquidate here...
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> The relays are the classic open frame, 240V,  30A type and are STDP
> with a 12vdc coil. They are used, removed from equipment and in very
> good, to like new condition.
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> Similar to Grainger Part # 5ZH45
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> I don't have the time to sell them one at a time. I have a lot of 12
> that I can sell for $100 to the organizer of a group purchase.
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> As indicated in the a/c switches thread, remote, low voltage
> control of a power relay or contactor (same thing different name)
> is the proper, safe way of controlling your Tesla coil.
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> For most applications (120v, up to 30A) only one of these relays
> is necessary (on the hot leg). I'd use two if you are switching
> higher voltages or currents (that's just me, no rebuttals please).
> These are not robust enough for pole pig use.
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> Contact me off list is you wish to organize the group purchase.
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> Jeff Parisse
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