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I need a Relay quick

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I need a Relay quick

Post by just cruizin' »

Hi guys,

Quick answers please

I am wiring up my truck before I go away on Sunday and I need to find a large 12V relay with bolt type terminals rather then the normal blade type. I have a 24V one in place at the moment which I was told will pull in on 12V but it doesn't. The main terminals are 8mm and the signals are 4 or 5mm, not sure of the brand I have at the moment.

I am using it with a switch to control a couple of outlets in the rear for my fridge etc., and to charge the battery in my camper.

I need something tomorrow in Brisbane and was considering a winch relay what do you guys think.

Thanks

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Post by MKPatrolGuy »

You could try a starter solenoid from a Ride-on mower, will handle plenty of amps and only be about $20-25.
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Post by RAY185 »

Any chance of a pic of this relay?

Have a look through the Ashdown catalogues for relays (fuses section 2 and 3) and see if they have what you're looking for.

http://www.ashdown.com.au/catalogues.asp

Not sure if they sell to the public though so you might have to order through an auto elec.
Failing that go see a good auto elec anyway, he should be able to direct you to a supplier.
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Post by just cruizin' »

Heys some dodgy pics of what I've got, still in the vehicle wired up.

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Post by evil_hitman »

try a cheap dual batt solenoid. bolt connections, and can handle 120 plus amp.
prob cost $20-30

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Post by RAY185 »

yep, you're absolutely right there. They are dodgy pics!! :)

Did you find anything on the Ashdown catalogue that will suit?
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Post by noelb1 »

go and see bill at tjm coppers plains the should have some cheaP dual batt relays
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RAY185 wrote:Have a look through the Ashdown catalogues
Not sure if they sell to the public though
Ashdowns in Newy sell to the public
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Post by rockcrawler31 »

mate any decent sparky or auto electrical joint will have 12v silver plated continuous duty solenoids similar to what you have in 24volt. they cost about20 - 30 bucks and will handle an ungodly amount of current.
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Post by 92mav »

i have an old winch relay that will do the job but i'm in ipswich
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Post by just cruizin' »

Thanks guys,

I got one from Ashcowns for $26
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