Flyback diodes and blown out rocker switches

[Jankyeye]

@Hondasxs will the diode be added to the store? I assume the one below will work.


Check this out!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQCSC7G?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

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[Hondasxs]

@Hondasxs will the diode be added to the store? I assume the one below will work.


Check this out!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQCSC7G?tag=sxsweb24-20

Idk.. haven't thought about that yet.
Ya, any small diode should work.

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[Kinlaw]

Such a catchy thread title...i just had to click

 

[bumperm]

@Hondasxs will the diode be added to the store? I assume the one below will work.


Check this out!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQCSC7G?tag=sxsweb24-20

That'll work just fine. Remember the negative (cathode or banded end of the diode goes to positive on the relay) the other end (unmarked or anode end) goes to negative on the relay.

 

[Jankyeye]

That'll work just fine. Remember the negative (cathode or banded end of the diode goes to positive on the relay) the other end (unmarked or anode end) goes to negative on the relay.

Thanks, knocked out another task I didn’t know I needed to do.

 

[jshafe87]

And....
Today I have a second customer with the same issue.
This guy is controlling a Stinger brand relay.
The first one was for a Cole Hersee.

I have sent them both diodes to install as pictured.
*crude example shown*
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I know this is an old post but I had this issue and you helped me fix it and sent me a diode. I am helping my brother setup a dual battery setup soon and want to install the diode. Can we you supply the diode when we order other parts or possibly provide specs for the diode so we can order one? Thanks

 

[Hondasxs]

I know this is an old post but I had this issue and you helped me fix it and sent me a diode. I am helping my brother setup a dual battery setup soon and want to install the diode. Can we you supply the diode when we order other parts or possibly provide specs for the diode so we can order one? Thanks

Yes, would you take a second to explain the issues you had so people know? And how it hasnt been a issue since we installed this.

I have had several requests to list the item. I will do it here shortly.
If you are ordering soon, just leave a note at checkout and I can include one.

 

[jshafe87]

Yes, would you take a second to explain the issues you had so people know? And how it hasnt been a issue since we installed this.

I have had several requests to list the item. I will do it here shortly.
If you are ordering soon, just leave a note at checkout and I can include one.

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When I installed my dual battery setup I used the Cole Hersee 24117 solenoid to activate my aux power panel. Within a week of installing everything I noticed the lights on my 3 way aux battery switch weren't working. I replaced the switch with another 3 way I had and the lights blew almost instantly. I contacted the club store and worked with Richard and after some trouble shooting he was able to identify the potential issue. When I replaced the switch this time he included a diode to wire in like the pictures and I am not sure it was totally required but I installed a fuse between my switch and solenoid also. I haven't had any issue since, it was a simple install and I plan to do this when I install the dual battery setup in my brothers 1000-5.

 

[dweber23tr]

@Hondasxs

Curious I just finished installing a stinger brand relay for my auxiliary fuse box yesterday of course( With the awesome key on pigtail btw) and now saw this. All of my switches and accessories after the fuse box, would this still be necessary then? And/ wouldn't the fuse blow from the voltage spike? I unplugged the key on wire just to be safe for now.

 

[Hondasxs]

@Hondasxs

Curious I just finished installing a stinger brand relay for my auxiliary fuse box yesterday of course( With the awesome key on pigtail btw) and now saw this. All of my switches and accessories after the fuse box, would this still be necessary then? And/ wouldn't the fuse blow from the voltage spike? I unplugged the key on wire just to be safe for now.

Fuses rate amps, not voltages. So it's high volts but low amps.
Not sure how that collaborates, it's getting above my pay grade. lol.

The issue is from the coil field collapsing (turning off) on the relay (Stinger/Cole).
Sends a split-second voltage spike and blows out the LED's. Simular to how water hammer works.
People have reported tail lights going out, I think this is related to this issue but unsure how to identify or test it.
Another guy replaced 3 tail lights before finding this thread, after this he has not blown one out that I am currently aware of.

What got me involved, was clients blowing out the LED's on the switches I sold. But only the ones controlling these relays had the issues.
Still lots of unknowns here that are outside my knowledge level.

 

[Hondasxs]

I'm not sure what to charge for this, but here it is.

TVS FlyBack Protection - Transient Voltage Suppression Diode

Designed to protect the control switch and other electronics from field collapse spikes related to Stinger, Cole Hersee, and other high amp solenoid relays. This circuit jumps between the 2 small post of your relay. TO INSTALL:Red fork should be installed on the positive side. Black fork to...

store.hondasxs.com

Thanks.

 

[jshafe87]

I'm not sure what to charge for this, but here it is.

TVS FlyBack Protection - Transient Voltage Suppression Diode

Designed to protect the control switch and other electronics from field collapse spikes related to Stinger, Cole Hersee, and other high amp solenoid relays. This circuit jumps between the 2 small post of your relay. TO INSTALL:Red fork should be installed on the positive side. Black fork to...

store.hondasxs.com

Thanks.

I think the price seems fair personally and it might be good to offer it in a bundle with the stinger. If I was just ordering that piece the shipping is what really bothers me not the cost of the diode and connectors..

 

[Scoop]

@Hondasxs, can you bring some of these transgendered diodes with you to MOM? Shipping one costs more than the diode. :/

 

[Hondasxs]

I know...
Minimal shipping cost is around $4. I think the site charges $5.
I have tried to do stamp shipping with stickers and people get upset when it doesn't have tracking so I have stopped offering that.

 

[Coeus]

I'm not sure what to charge for this, but here it is.

TVS FlyBack Protection - Transient Voltage Suppression Diode

Designed to protect the control switch and other electronics from field collapse spikes related to Stinger, Cole Hersee, and other high amp solenoid relays. This circuit jumps between the 2 small post of your relay. TO INSTALL:Red fork should be installed on the positive side. Black fork to...

store.hondasxs.com

Thanks.

$4 seems low to me

 

[Scoop]

I know...
Minimal shipping cost is around $4. I think the site charges $5.
I have tried to do stamp shipping with stickers and people get upset when it doesn't have tracking so I have stopped offering that.

Oh I wasn't trying to give you a hard time. I know you're just passing along the cost. It's just that it costs so much to ship something so little no matter who you're buying it from.

 

[Scoop]

$4 seems low to me

The diode itself is not expensive nor are the components to make these. However there's labor involved.

Then again, @Hondasxs needs to make beer money somewhere. 🤣 JK

 

[dweber23tr]

Even with shipping its $9 which is half the price of a quality switch. I just bought one. Thanks @Hondasxs

 

[Coeus]

The diode itself is not expensive nor are the components to make these. However there's labor involved.

Then again, @Hondasxs needs to make beer money somewhere. 🤣 JK

Ed Zachary… gotta at least breakeven… 1 beer per to make each

 

[TripleB]

The diode itself is not expensive nor are the components to make these. However there's labor involved.

Then again, @Hondasxs needs to make beer money somewhere. 🤣 JK

He doesn't drink beer. He drinks lattes.