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Type "A" relays
ken555 - 23/12/16 at 12:18 AM

After spending a puzzling few minutes.

I've learned something new.
Never knew there was two different layouts of relays.

I give you type "A" relays
type A relay
type A relay


Type A on left, Type B on right.


bi22le - 23/12/16 at 08:43 AM

Nope I never knew that.

What a bloody stupid idea.

theduck - 23/12/16 at 10:20 AM

For those who struggled to see it

rusty nuts - 23/12/16 at 02:29 PM

Found the same thing yesterday wiring up the flashing roof lights on our new recovery truck , good thing I looked

bi22le - 23/12/16 at 03:37 PM

Does anyone know why you would need the other configuration?

snowy2 - 23/12/16 at 10:06 PM

common problem this......it is the cause of many faults on diy repaired cars...
you will find that BMW's and Vauxhalls often use the type A relay and other cars (fords) the type B relays.....the type B relays are considered to be the standard relay.

snowy2 - 23/12/16 at 10:07 PM

i think they are like this to trap diy meddlers.......

steve m - 23/12/16 at 10:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by snowy2
i think they are like this to trap diy meddlers.......


And to increase profits, as buy the wrong one, and have to buy another to correct the mis purchase

bi22le - 23/12/16 at 10:37 PM

But this can have serious consequences. Get your supply and signal mixed up and expensive modules go pop!