Subject: RE: Fuses
Author: Peter Scheer
Date: Mar 4, 2001, 12:53 PM
Post ID: 1705714988
Thanks everyone for the info on relays
I know enough now to be dangerous.
It all makes sense with the explanations. I just never saw a relay before.
BTW I have just installed a Kawasaki switch ( couldn't find the preferred
Yamaha) with the headlight "on " permanently.
I'll put the relay on the "to do " list.
Its snowing today in Pennsylvania, painted the rear fender yesterday. Used
the paint booth in the shop at work. Also kluged together a pair of
experimental grab rails from some scrap tubing.
Have at least learned how to use the tube bender.
Its been fun
Cheers!
Pete
| -----Original Message----- From: Hunter Jones [SMTP:hhjo-@mindspring.com] Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 3:20 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com; Scheer, Peter L Subject: RE: Fuses --- Sponsor's Message -------------------------------------- Discuss Tech News as It Happens! Keep up with the latest happenings in high tech -- FREE! http://click.topica.com/aaaa4Ib1dfltb15Bu9a/technology ------------------------------------------------------------ Hey Pete, There are no dumb questions, just dumb answers! Yes and no, to answer your question. The control side of the relay will take the place of the load (ie: headlight) that is now hooked to the switch and then you run a new circuit complete with fuse directly from the battery through the contacts of the relay to the (you guessed it) load. To put it another way the switch on the handlebar will now control the coil of the relay which, when energized, will close the contacts and turn on the light. You set up a new circuit to feed the power to the light through the relay contacts, thus relieving the fusebox (aka Mr. Melty) and the ignition switch (Mr Melty's first cousin, Sir Arcs-a-lot) of carrying the current to the headlight. My 'new' CEV headlight switch loves this setup and has worked flawlessly for 10 years. Dig this web page: <http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/relays.htm> It is large so let it all load up and then scroll down to the Bosch relay. It is the most common type and is easy to come by. This page shows some possible uses of this relay. Still got questions? I've still got answers! Let me know. Hunter 72 Eldo riddled with relays
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