Maybe this is a stupid question, but what exactly does the amp rating on a relay mean? Is it the max amps that will pass through the relay, so it acts like a resistor, or is it the fail point like a fuse?
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Originally posted by Torinoman View PostMaybe this is a stupid question, but what exactly does the amp rating on a relay mean? Is it the max amps that will pass through the relay, so it acts like a resistor, or is it the fail point like a fuse?
Yes, except that the contacts can melt and catch on fire.
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