Relays for electrics

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:09 pm

Have just done a 5 minute rewire putting a relay in the indicator circuit as I was getting fed up with them slowwwing up when everything else is on. Only a quick bodge though and not really addressing the problem from the right angle, but I will rethink when I have time and put relays in more logical circuits! Has anyone done a documented relay bank, or should I be sharpening my pencil up?? The headlights are the obvious target, but also I find the beautifully strident horn becomes a whimper when other circuits are on, so I would probably do that. Any thoughts?

Post by **Matt** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:16 pm

I would suggest you have problems elsewhere....

Check the earths are all okay, but I would suggest your battery or dynamo is a bit suspect....

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:11 pm

Definitely sounds like serious charging or battery problems ! You don't need relays for these circuits - only if adding on haevy current extras. Best relay to use is the Lucas 6RA unit.

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:44 pm

Ah-haa! Just discovered the flash rate varies as you tap the flasher unit (new 2 months ago!). Fitting the relay temporarily fixed it, presumably the associated wiggling of the spade connectors having an influence. Another duff new electrical part (sighs)!