Hi,
I'm having problems with relay contacts that are fusing and failing prematurely.
The relay is similar to G5L.
I'm using 12VDC coil and switching a 400W lamp ballast at 110V.
The relay is rated to 10A, but I think due to the induction caused by the ballast, the contacts are arcing and fusing when they open up.
Am I in the right path?
If I use a RC snubber, would that work?
Where can I find one of those one package RC snubber, instead of buying capacitor and resistor separately?
Does anyone have any input for me?
Thank you in advance.
RI
I'm having problems with relay contacts that are fusing and failing prematurely.
The relay is similar to G5L.
I'm using 12VDC coil and switching a 400W lamp ballast at 110V.
The relay is rated to 10A, but I think due to the induction caused by the ballast, the contacts are arcing and fusing when they open up.
Am I in the right path?
If I use a RC snubber, would that work?
Where can I find one of those one package RC snubber, instead of buying capacitor and resistor separately?
Does anyone have any input for me?
Thank you in advance.
RI