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Old 01-03-2021, 12:47 AM   #1
mr48chev
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Re: Parasitic drain

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check your relay wiring to ensure you don't have a relay that is wired to energize in order to stay open or closed. maybe the parasitic drain. if you unplug it and it clicks then it was energized and would have a load or some sort. relay solenoids are wound with small wire, many windings, small draw. sorta makes sense. wouldn't that be cool to find. something easy.
That may be the best suggestion of all. It also makes a lot of sense in this case.
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