Will this relay work for 120VAC

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-X-SMI-S-206L-...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item335e487c80

I would assume so, but I know some of the optical relays need to be sufficiently loaded or they don't work right.

 

The label says it will survive switching voltage as high as 250 VAC. That includes 120 VAC.

 

Its an electromechanical relay, not an solid state (optical) relay. Note in the table headings that it lists "Coil" voltage and sensitivity.

http://www.sanyourelay.ca/public/products/product_list_new.php?series=35&listby=2

It will work for switching 120vac. It has no minimum load. If the load is resistive it will handle up to 5A. 2A if the load is inductive...motors or solenoids.

Ken

 

Are you asking if you can run this on 120 VAC or if you can switch a 120 VAC load??

B. Morse

 

Switch 120VAC

So if I want this to switch say, a fan, that would be in the 2A section correct?

 

Yes.

Ken

 

Out of curiosity what happens if you give the coil more than 6V?

 

Depending on how much more, it could quickly heat up and short out the coil, then you will have to replace it.... worst case (9volts), you will get a lot of chatter from it, then, have to replace it...

B. Morse

 

It will cause the coil to heat up. The higher the over-voltage the more the heat, until it burns out and/or melts the plastic parts.

Ken

 

Out of curiosity why would 9vdc on the coil cause a 6vdc relay to chatter?

Ken

 

I'm guessing he is speaking from experience