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Re: Eurolights wiring

> I'm trying to work up a rational eurolights wiring harness, and my feeling
> is that it is time to go away from using relays to switch the power on and
> off.
> 
> The problem is this: To turn the lights on, we are energizing the relay. To
> keep the lights on, we keep the relay on. My suspicion is that the
> automotive type relays we are using are not rated for continuous duty 

There are relays in your car that are "on" the entire time the car is
being driven.  They seem to last a very long time.  Although I think
your transistor idea is a cool one.

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Huw Powell

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