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Wiring: Generic 120V coil relays.


This How To focuses on how to wire a general purpose relay with a 120 Volt coil.

Operation:
The relay is typically used to start (or slave) a secondary device like a booster or exhaust fan. A 120 VAC coil means that you apply 120 VAC to the coil contacts (black wiring) to energize the relay and close the switched contacts (red wiring). When the 120 VAC to the coil contacts is removed, the relay de-energizes and the switched contacts open.

The switched contacts are rated at 10 Amps, meaning they will switch a device that draws 10 Amps OR LESS (at 120 Volts).

Diagram:
The diagram below shows 120V being applied to the coil contacts (black wiring, terminals 7 and 8). The switched contacts are shown in red wiring, terminals 3 and 5. The 120V to the booster fan passes through the switched contacts to start and stop the fan.




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Parts:    LY2N General Purpose Relays

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