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    Maybe this is a stupid question, but what exactly does the amp rating on a relay mean? Is it the max amps that will pass through the relay, so it acts like a resistor, or is it the fail point like a fuse?
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    Originally posted by Torinoman View Post
    Maybe this is a stupid question, but what exactly does the amp rating on a relay mean? Is it the max amps that will pass through the relay, so it acts like a resistor, or is it the fail point like a fuse?

    Yes, except that the contacts can melt and catch on fire.

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