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Can I use a 12V relay in a 24V system?

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If you use a 24VAC relay in a 24VDC application, the relay coil will usually burn up (although it may take some time). I have seen this happen. A 24VAC coil has a lower resistance than a 24VDC coil. ... If the current is too high, the coil will overheat and fail.Jul 29, 2008');})();(function(){window.jsl.dh('6','

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The positive of the power supply goes to positive of the coil. And the negative of the power supply.MoreThe positive of the power supply goes to positive of the coil. And the negative of the power supply. Goes to negative of the coil. Now since this is a 24 volt relay.