Thanks Bob and Tom. Good info.

I think the MOV should be 200-230v for a 120v AC line though... (176v RMS) ;)

-Skip

Bob Axtell wrote:
> You might want to do the cap with protective resistor AND an MOV. Rate
> the MOV at150-160V.
> In general, it is difficult to prevent excessive contact wear.
> Mercury-wetted relays outlast others
> I understand. Sometimes the relay doesn't holdup well under such heavy loads.
> 
> --Bob A
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