Joe American
- Feb 12, 2011
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Hi, all, I am trying to build a DIY sous-vide cooker,(with no previous circuit-building exp.) and have hit a snag. The PID controller that I bought puts out 8vdc to the spdt relay, but the relay wont close unless it gets 9+ volts. I've looked for a lower voltage relay, and the next one down (so far) is 6V,
Will I overload and kill a 6v relay with 8vdc?
Is putting some kind of resistor inline an option?
Do I have to scrap the PID and buy a different one?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Will I overload and kill a 6v relay with 8vdc?
Is putting some kind of resistor inline an option?
Do I have to scrap the PID and buy a different one?
Any help is greatly appreciated.