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Old 12-20-2011, 04:00 PM   #12
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Default Re: 6 volt relays

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Originally Posted by 40cpe View Post
I'm learning, too. I have "heard" that a horn relay isn't designed for continuous duty and maybe not adequate for load that would need to be energized for extended periods. I don't know how valid that is, but a horn is usually operated only intermittently.
Bench test a horn relay for continuous use and you'll find it gets too hot to touch within a minute.
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