>> The motor is bi-directional, via a crossover relay >=20 > Isn't this relay subject to the same current? Run current, yes. It's set to a direction before the power relay is actuated, so it wouldn't have seen the start in-rush current. I've begun testing a FET soft starter so the in-rush current is minimised Joe ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6086 / Virus Database: 4392/10413 - Release Date: 08/10/15 --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .