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Old 04-23-2009, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jt20 View Post
Lietuviai (first try on that one!)

The solenoids require electrical current to keep the relay in the closed position - current generates heat, the solenoid is an electrical load (a resistor)
Good job.
Heat is caused by resistance and vice-versa. I guess I didn't come across like I wanted to in my reply. Reays also come in two different varieties, normally closed and normally open.
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