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Anything 1 amp or more,35 volt or more

 

example

 

www.radioshack.com/product/ind...p?productId=12678416

 

For a capacitor 470 uf 35 volt is fine and usually is sufficient to eliminate chatter

 

If a separate transformer is used one of the DC poles (+ or -) can share a common and only one bridge is needed regardless of the number of relays used as long as the bridge rectifier and transformer can handle the amperage of all the relays. I use hundreds of relays on my layout.

 

You can run your AC relays on DC. Cut the input voltage down until it just works and then add a few volts. The AC coil will have less resistance on DC and need less voltage. Too much can damage the coil.

 

Dale H

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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