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  • MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
    Trompetta relays can be found online in SURPLUS SALES OF NEBRASKA much better prices senor pnichols.


    Hmmmm ... I input both "Trombetta" and "Bear" in their search box and came up with nothing.

    Maybe I should have input "silver alloy plated contacts" instead. :h
  • MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
    Trompetta relays can be found online in SURPLUS SALES OF NEBRASKA much better prices senor pnichols.

    Mex this is not from Surplus Sales of Nebraka Surplus sales of Nebraska
    but Surplus Center which also resides in Nebraska, Is this the much cheaper relay you were talking about?12 VDC SPST CONT DUTY INSULATED SOLENOID $18.95
    Thanks

    12 VDC CONTINUOUS DUTY INSULATED SOLENOID
    Brand new, BUYERS PRODUCTS part number 1306317 solenoid. Environmentally-sealed plastic housing for demanding environmental conditions. Copper contacts. Replaces WESTERN® part number 56131K-1.

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Voltage 12 DC
    Current Ratings:
    150 Amps cont. carry
    250 Amps break
    800 Amps in-rush
    Duty Continuous
    Coil Resistance 13.5 Ohms
    Main Terminals 5/16"-24
    Center Terminal 10-32
    Size 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-5/8"
    Shpg. 2 lbs.
  • Trompetta relays can be found online in SURPLUS SALES OF NEBRASKA much better prices senor pnichols.
  • Looking on ebay for copies of that relay, one of the pages stated that relay is NOT for continuous use.
  • I posed that question. The package may be ideal for gen starting, slide and leveler control.
  • It is unique in that it appears to be the size and shape of a regular Bosch style 30 amp relay, but this one says 200 amps and is likely closer to the size of your fist.

    I wonder of 200 amps is a continuous rating.
  • Toddupton wrote:
    I guess I'm not seeing the weird part. Looks like a normal automotive 200a relay.
    I agree - nothing weird there.
  • I guess I'm not seeing the weird part. Looks like a normal automotive 200a relay.

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