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PsychMan · 22nd Jul 2017, 5:23 pm

I'm considering a 10A mechanical relay with RC snubber across the contacts, and a bi directional TVS diode across the supply (250v) version to deal with the spikes on switch off. Might this be sufficient or should I look for better solid state relays?

22nd Jul 2017, 5:23 pm	#36
PsychMan Octode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fleet, Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,765	Re: Fridge compressor capacitors I'm considering a 10A mechanical relay with RC snubber across the contacts, and a bi directional TVS diode across the supply (250v) version to deal with the spikes on switch off. Might this be sufficient or should I look for better solid state relays?