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How many relays can one switch trigger?

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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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Default How many relays can one switch trigger?

I have a couple plasmaglow switches in my JK which came prewired with 22 gauge leads. Is it possible to attach the load wire to 2 or 3 relays to trigger multiple sets of lights with one switch. If so is there a maximum number of relays a switch can handle?
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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 01:03 PM
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I think most relays take 0.1 or 0.2 amps to trigger. Your switch can probably handle 5 amps. is there a limit? yes, always. will you reach it? probably not. certainly not pushing 2-3 relays. your good.
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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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Awesome, thanks!
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