Is it a resistive load? Harold > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steven Howes" > To: > Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 7:03 AM > Subject: [EE] Reed relay sticking > > >> Hi, I was wondering if anyone here could work out why a 1A reed relay >> would 'stick' when carrying only 700ma.. It is only a low voltage (ie 2 >> or 3 v) so it is unlikely to be a power issue. The reed relay in >> question is an RS Electronics 291-9710. They appear to stick randomly >> then sometimes unstuck which seems a little odd. Is it possible that >> they were damaged during soldering? I have noticed most images of reed >> relays online have them in sockets. Excuse my general stupidity but I >> have had little to do with these little bastar.... Components in the >> past. Thanks in advance for any help. >> >> >> >> Steve Howes >> >> Poundbury Systems Ltd. -- FCC Rules Updated Daily at http://www.hallikainen.com - Advertising opportunities available! -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist