Les
Well-Known Member
In another thread I am discussing making some modifications to a VL500 80V. As part of this project, I will need a relay with a 120v coil voltage and the ability to switch a 1,000w lamp. I know this is getting in to relay vs contactor territory, but I'm positive that there has to be a small package out there that will work for me.
I was looking at this relay, but the concerning thing to me is that on the datasheet under "Ratings", it lists a max 840w resistive load. However, current is listed at a maximum of 30A. This is confusing to me.
Can someone who knows more about relays help me out? Also, the one I have chosen is an SPST. This seems like the logical choice for switching on and off one circuit, right?
I was looking at this relay, but the concerning thing to me is that on the datasheet under "Ratings", it lists a max 840w resistive load. However, current is listed at a maximum of 30A. This is confusing to me.
Can someone who knows more about relays help me out? Also, the one I have chosen is an SPST. This seems like the logical choice for switching on and off one circuit, right?