[Boatanchors] Relay needed

[Bob Macklin]

Why don't you use a small 24VDC relay with a small (DIP) bridge rectifier?

There are more small 24VDC relays than 24VAC relays.

You might be able to get a suitable relay at your local RS!

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WØQFC" <erastber at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Mike WE0H" <we0h at yahoo.com>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Relay needed


> Thanks Mike, but that one is way too big for what I need to do.
>
> I want to connect a 24 vac relay to the output terminals of a garage door
> opener receiver so I can get a contact closure when I push the remote
> button.
>
> The relay I want needs to be very low current drain and < 1A contacts
would
> be fine.
>
> 73
>
> Gene, WØQFC
> SPRING HILL, FLORIDA
>
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