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dgsaz Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2008 Posts: 579 Location: Phoenix / San Diego
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:20 pm Post subject: Auxiliary Gauge lighting with Relay |
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As the title says, I'm installing some gauges and want to light them from a relay My plane is to use the first position, Terminal 50d, as my on/off switch for the relay. Have a look at this sketch and tell me if it works. Thanks dgsaz
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telford dorr Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2009 Posts: 3547 Location: San Diego (Encinitas)
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Auxiliary Gauge lighting with Relay |
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Yes, it will work, but why bother with a relay? Instrument lights draw very little power. Just run direct from the switch... _________________ '71 panel, now with FI
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dgsaz Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2008 Posts: 579 Location: Phoenix / San Diego
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: Auxiliary Gauge lighting with Relay |
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telford dorr wrote: |
Yes, it will work, but why bother with a relay? Instrument lights draw very little power. Just run direct from the switch... |
Well, I used the relay. However, I added a bit of load to the system. Up in the cab, the overhead gauge pod, the lach lights and a new 25 watt running light on the back corner.
This time the switch doesn't supply any lighting voltage it simply trips the relay that lights up everything when you turn on the running lights. Basic stuff for you but I've never done much electric and I find it pretty interesting.
Not intended to scare anyone, the Relay:
Control Panel:
I'm havin' fun.
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