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AlucardCasull
10-08-06, 12:04 AM
I want a relay that will cut on 2 120V fans when my pc turns on, but I don't know what i need to search for in the ways of relay names to find what I need. Can anyone give me a hand finding a relay?
Thanks!

noxqzs
10-08-06, 01:33 AM
DPDT relay (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049722&cp=&origkw=relays&kw=relays&parentPage=search)


http://home.comcast.net/~noxqzs/pics/relay.JPG
The 2 bottom(vertical) pins activate the relay. The remaining pair of 3 are used for the switching.

They make them in all ratings and sizes, but you want a 12V one. There are some that run at 5v, but are harder to locate unless ordering through distributors.

Roofles
10-09-06, 10:36 AM
digikey.com

alliedelec.com

mouser.com

Pretty good sources for electronic parts.