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ironadict · 10-22-2014, 08:01 PM

Ok I figured it out. It need to be a continuous duty solenoid. The starter solenoids can handle a burst of like 400amps but only about 40 continuous. Got one from the local parts store that handles 85amps continuous. Lets see if it hold up. Thanks for y'alls help.

**dec010974** · 10-22-2014, 08:45 PM

Hello to all. I skimmed thru this thread and read someone suggested using a relay. I have (1) viair 480 compressors and never blew a fuse. I used a relay and the proper gauge wire and it works fine to me. Can you use a relay with a switch?

10-22-2014, 08:01 PM	#1
ironadict Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Martinez California Posts: 193	Re: need a BEAST of a toggle switch for compressors Ok I figured it out. It need to be a continuous duty solenoid. The starter solenoids can handle a burst of like 400amps but only about 40 continuous. Got one from the local parts store that handles 85amps continuous. Lets see if it hold up. Thanks for y'alls help. __________________ HOTROD HOODLUM

10-22-2014, 08:45 PM	#2
dec010974 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 970	Re: need a BEAST of a toggle switch for compressors Hello to all. I skimmed thru this thread and read someone suggested using a relay. I have (1) viair 480 compressors and never blew a fuse. I used a relay and the proper gauge wire and it works fine to me. Can you use a relay with a switch?



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