Cheapest place to buy relays

where is the cheapest place to buy a 12 volt 5 pin relay? i have looked on ebay and online just wondering where you guys buy yours?

 

Amazon

 

looked there too just trying to find the cheapest

 

how many do you need?

 

looking at around 5

 

be careful - you do get what you pay for in a lot of these devices. Amazon's are moderately priced and the quality is good - Radio Shack's are way too expensive and same quality as Amazon.

When I was modifying my kids PowerWheels - I bought good quality relays from these guys : http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=11-2420&catname=electric

And These Guys : http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/category/500/Relays/1.html

and never had any issues - your mileage may vary of course as I was doing this about 3 years ago.....pre-recession / cost cutting.



By the way - these will handle 30/40 amps depending on NO or NC operation and you can get the socket / wiring kit that saves you a ton of time and looks neat when used properly.

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/RLY-351/12V-SPDT-30-AMP-AUTOMOTIVE-RELAY/1.html

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/SRLY-2/SOCKET-FOR-AUTOMOTIVE-RELAY/1.html


Good luck - post back what you decided on!

R

 

i agree which is why i had not purchased any from Amazon as some of the reviews were negative.