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Corsa_Mel	posted on 29th Sep 03 at 09:05
	in the boot on an mdf floor [Edited on 29-09-2003 by Corsa_Mel]
Richie	posted on 29th Sep 03 at 00:03
	Where is yours located?
Corsa_Mel	posted on 28th Sep 03 at 23:53
	Not really... such as wire shouldn't get hot as it should be thick enough to handle the current, if not then its fire time. A relay should work in the same way, the switching mechanism and coil should be able to easily withstand the current thus only a small resistance should occur not to be causing heat. my thought anyhoo :boggle:
Richie	posted on 28th Sep 03 at 23:48
	yup split charge :) I dont know, any large piece of metal with current going through it is bound to get hot
Corsa_Mel	posted on 28th Sep 03 at 23:46
	120amp :! some sort of split charging going on there or something? Im sure relays shouldn't get hot!! may be slightly warm after a while but not hot.
Richie	posted on 28th Sep 03 at 23:40
	I have a 120 amp relay and this gets fookin roasting, tis mounted in the engine bay so it dont bother me :)
Corsa_Mel	posted on 28th Sep 03 at 23:33
	I've wired up an automotive 40amp relay. I have a 7.5amp fuse on the feedin and outs. After a few mins with the relay being switched on it gets warm to touch. Then it gets really hot. Any ideas why? It can't be drawing too much current as I have the 7.5amp fuses in place :boggle: