An electrical relay is a type of heavy-duty, remote-control switch able to handle high-current accessories, yet capable of being actuated by substantially less current. Relays install between the ...

Achieve max electric fuel pump output and safety using a relay plus an oil pressure safety switch. Achieving maximum output and safety with a custom-wired electric fuel pump requires a properly ...

One of the biggest trends in the switch and relay markets is the call for more options to help designers select the best switching device for their application. Other big asks are for longer life, ...

If you've ever wondered how electronic devices manage to control circuits with precision and safety, you're thinking about the magic of relays. Relays act as the unsung heroes in many of our devices, ...

Found in a multitude of devices, relays are simple electromechanical switches featuring an electromagnet, one or more electrical contacts, a movable iron armature that is attracted by the magnetic ...

Relays are electromechanical devices that use a magnetic solenoid to actual a switch. When current is passed through the solenoid coil, it produces a magnetic field. The magnetic field is strengthened ...

The intercom goes ultra-high-tech with this snazzy switch system from Wink. A smart thermostat? Smart light switches? Amateur hour. If you really want to up your smart-home game, it’s time to get ...

Not long after I began contributing to Hagerty eight years ago, I wrote a detailed four-part piece on electrical relays and how they work in cars. You can still find the articles here (Part I: Why We ...

I remember the first time I had to deal with a faulty relay. My garage door opener had stopped working, and my kids were tired of going out in the rain to open the garage door manually. (It's my job ...