[Amps] AC to DC

[Bill Turner]

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At 07:43 PM 1/28/2006, Rich wrote:

>It this a feasible idea to use DC to reduce the chance of
>hum being induced and what DC voltage should I use?


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I wish I could remember exactly, but years ago I heard some advice 
against using DC on AC relays. It had to do with the core getting 
magnetized or something like that, which delayed dropout when power 
was removed.

Best to use a relay designed for the purpose.

73, Bill W6WRT