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Originally Posted by RallySnake
There is another alternative. Simply wire a second 40 amp relay in parallel with the first. They share the load and last much longer. Also a big capacitor helps smooth out the voltage fluctuation.
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Not only will they share load, they will
shift load as well. As one relay heats up, and resistance increases, current will automatically flow down the alternate path. For a fun bar room bet, have two parallel paths serving the same 30 amp load. If all things are equal, fifteen amps will flow down both paths. But if you put a five amp fuse on one leg, the fuse will
not blow because the increased resistance of the heated up fuse will send the current down the other leg. The same holds true for a one amp fuse. All magically done with no user intervention.
