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Relay board?

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:28 pm
by Squeeky
I've just started researching brewery automation and looking are sourcing parts on a budget. I was curious if my assumption is correct on being able to partner this board.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-16-Channel- ... 27c1368732

I realize I would have to manually wire the input, but at $26 I could do a little soldering, or purchase a separate cable from digi-key.

Thanks
Squeeky

Re: Relay board?

Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:27 am
by JonW
That's a nice looking board for the price. I used this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eight-8-Relay-M ... 3a597608f1

This will be fine for your low voltage valves, but you can't run your pumps or other high voltage devices from it. You'll need SSR's for those.

Re: Relay board?

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:30 am
by clearwaterbrewer
You better make darn sure that with that relay board a high input makes the relay click, not grounding the input, or you will have a paperweight... I know...

search here for relay boards....

FYI - the Electronics-Salon one above posted by Jon is what I recommend also.. but I do use them for pumps, contactors, etc, they can handle 10A@250VAC