"Fansler, David" wrote:

> I do not think I can put a diode across the motor, since I am running it
> bi-directionally.  To be able to run it in both directions, I am using a
> pair of relays to switch which end of the motor is to ground and which end
> is at +24v dc.
>

Place the diode between the fet (anode) and +24V (cathode) then connect your
reversing relays between the diode and the motor so the motor gets reversed but
not the diode. Yes, you are correct, the motor is an inductor.

Regards,
mink