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Unread 31-01-2012, 10:37
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Re: 500s motors on relays?

Dad,
While that is generally the case, the fuse on the Spike is meant to protect the contacts of the relays inside. The rule about using a breaker came from a manufacturer's recommendation for the Spike driving a compressor.
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