the automotive RELAY explained... when you need it and why DIY

just an idea on how to understand the automotive RELAY
thanks for watching

[@fonseca_9158]

I RARELY LEAVE COMMENTS BUT DUDE I DEFINETLY WANT TO SAY YOU EXPLAINED IT GREAT. THANKS FOR BEING SO CLEAR HOW IT WORKS

[@kid3764]

Finally !!! After being in the Automotive industry for many years, this is the most simple explanation ever.. Great job !!

[@Deontjie]

Do I need to spend extra money on thicker wires, or extra money on a relay?

[@asmanasraf7]

agreed. straight forward and easy to catch up! 👍🏻

[@truthdefenders-]

This guy needs to lay off the meth.

[@acme855]

Brother.....you knocked this one out of the ball park. Why some people make it so complicated??? Thanks

[@garrettsmedley7935]

Great video about relays. FYI when you start comparing 110VAC to 12VDC something should be understood. When talking about power you are dealing with Watts (V*A=W), not just current or voltage alone. Your AC unit is pulling 12amps at 110VAC so it's using 1320Watts. Your 50 watt car fans are running at 12V, so they are using 600Watts. So your car fans are using half the "power" of your house AC unit. I realize you are mostly talking about amperage in this video but it's a little misleading to say amps are amps and leave it at that. Thanks for video.

[@DRader150]

Saved me some typing, my thoughts exactly lol. Agreed still a great video though👌🏽

[@mikejosef2470]

But it's the current that determines the thickness of wire required and the voltage drop through that wire. If your car had a 1000V battery there'd be no need for relays on anything that draws less than 100W... halogen headlights would draw 50mA and could be supplied with the same wiring that currently is used to switch the relays.

[@mrmagicjax]

Where was this video the other day KZbin?!?!? I HATE how KZbin hides the good videos when you are relentlessly searching for explanations. Then about 2 days later KZbin like hey and there’s this video you may like..but it’s on purpose. If KZbin let you see this video first then you wouldn’t need to spend half a Saturday on their website. Great vid thanks

[@cndnknight]

Planning on setting up work lights on my truck, this explained it the best I've heard. Thank you very much .

[@chriscraft77022]

I have a wiring a relay in real life video too

[@kreg_92]

Best video on the internet. Thank you so much for making this, I've even taken screen shots to quickly remember things you said.

[@davidmelvin4923]

I’ve learned a heap watching your videos on the use and need for relays and the wiring up for your double cooling fan setup! Thanks a million.

[@nicknicaise3689]

I've watched several videos but this explains it better than any of them

[@srgore67]

Bro, I was thinking that relay was going to smoke with that 120v power source, but I figured it wouldn't or this video wouldn't be posted up. Definitely one of the best explanations and coolest demonstrations I've seen. Nice Job!

[@blakevernon9778]

Always loved running relays, relay boxes, fuses and fuse boxes for a new, clean install. Great confirmation information in this video!

[@jonstepro]

I don’t normally leave comments, but I come back to this video time and time again for a refresher. Thanks for doing it. I really appreciate it.

[@Carnie74]

I FINALLY understand relays. Well explained. Detailed, to the point, and great visuals. THANK YOU!!!

[@aibuiltpc]

no you didnt include a ton of technical jargon and math but after watching 20 different vids on this topic this my favorite...everything finally clicked after watching your video. thank you, now i am going to properly wire or re wire a good portion of my 20 yo plow truck. awesome

[@paulgibson9103]

Awesome explanation !!! I am a HVAC control tech,, You have done an amazing job of displaying in simple terms !!

[@charlesterwilliams1736]

Chris you did an absolute superb job in breaking down your tutorial in a very basic, understandable way for novices like me to understand. You even explained the terms you used like "load", not assuming your audience understand the electrical lingo. I was so grateful how you did not presume knowledge on your audience. I mean for those who understand electronics they would not even need these basic tutorials. It is people like myself who are trying to become educated in the area and it is only due to the extent you went that makes things so clear and understandable. I am so grateful that you broke things down in elementary terms, as that is exactly what I was looking for. Again, thanks so much for knowing your audience and those whom you were trying to reach. I am a student of your videos and I importune you to keep up the good work. Us novices out here need people like you

[@bdub3871]

Charlester Williams I second that. Did you get a good laugh like myself at the “dumbass” part? Haha. It was unexpected and I guess that’s why it had me cracking up. GoodtimeS

[@hammer18]

Fantastic! Plain talk, thoroughly explained. I liked the instructor and in 13min I understand. Good teachers are hard to come by. Thank you

[@mrmatth3773]

I like how you’ve combined theory and practical….keep posting more

[@fivebadgers]

In the first two minutes of the video you demystified how to wire a relay. Great job...Thanks!

[@npjsog1732]

One of the best videos on relays! Applied thanks 🙏🏽

[@TheHansoost]

I'm late to the game here, but that was really well explained...really well. Thanks.

[@WhatsMyGame]

Great video man! ANYONE with any questions about relays needs to watch this. Saving this to my favorites so I can send it to other folks when needed.

[@chrisginella6151]

How something so simple could be so difficult to explain is astounding! Thanks so much!

[@ChrisManelski]

Finally an easy-to-understand video on relays. Very helpful thank you

[@badbehavior1883]

"Relays for Dummies", now I know the explanation and the application, Good for you Chris, talking at a very basic level and bringing us along, Teacher!

[@whiskerbiscuit6209]

i'm an electrical buffoon but i am trying to set up something in my car. if i understand how something works it makes more sense than a video of someone just assembling something. thank you!!

[@Bill97070]

It took a while, thanks to your video of a practical example, I finally figured how the relay works.

[@munter10]

Thanks so much for your easy to understand explanation of the relay, I am a auto tech by profession and I found it to be an excellent training vid.

[@supadonk1]

This is a very informative and easy description of how a relay works mebeing a mechy ,electrics can be so confusing, well done Chris.

[@SuperOrlando29]

thank you ive been watching videos on relays vs fuse blocks for two days. this is the first one ive found that explained it in a way that i totally understand what a relay is, why, and how you use it.

[@Quancept]

Simple, clear, zero-bullshit explanation. Thanks Chris

[@jeffreyalbin101]

Thank you . Been battling my high compression 327 SBC in my 66 k10 . Old wiring had a melt down confused the shit out of myself with relay in my brain malfunction. Your vids straightened out my minds iron for no loss contact good as gold. You the man on this subject explaining points , s & r on solenoid back to coil three resistor old school which is where my mind circuit went South .I am all over it now like cheap polyester for the finish actually totally understand exactly WTD PRICLESS.

[@angeltorrez8541]

Badass demo. One Hell of a way for dumbing it down for hands on people like me lol Good shit Chris.

[@MichiganWildcat]

Damn, that a/c example really showed exactly how and why for relays! Thank you

[@dannyjones7806]

Finally. Thank you for explaining this stuff in a way that's simple. You're my new favorite. Thanks.

[@kennethmilus1533]

Thanks sooo much for sharing THAT. I just got SCHOOLED. Will use a relay every time now. Always use fuses but this really opened my eyes about heat and voltage drop. Thanks man

[@molmeister2000]

Thanks Chris - been struggling with this for a while. Really clear and appreciated !

[@sipafifth]

The BEST vid on relays/application. Thanks!!

[@MrEyad1990]

You helped me a lot , you helped the most actually , thank you .

[@calibraladzz]

Brother this is the best KZbin video for education on relays, simple and direct . Many thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

[@marshallcollins8634]

Watching again.i don’t use these very often so i have to relearn every time I use them, I ju sad t watch your videos and it all comes back( for the moment) I’m old and don’t remember like I used to. Thanks ( Bob) love the fact you have a 70 . And I love the dumb ass😂😂😂

[@irunswithaxe]

Such a clear explanation! Thank you!

[@Daniel-ge4uc]

Very informative tutorial for those of us in the trucking business... as some viewers may know.... drivers are constantly installing rocker switches to power the lights on our rigs its actually an obsession with a right of passage....feeling confident to take it a step farther and boost up my bunk heater or maybe install a good floor heater on aux power ,thx Chris been a subscriber for almost a year keep up the inspirational videos P.S I'm wondering if an automatic boxing glove that pops out of my front bumper would be carrying things too far 👊

[@sexyeyes6203]

I appreciate that you have specified the wire gauge (10 AWG) ... trying to do DIY ... no knowledge about electrical but I have background in computer network cabling ...

[@Exnay777]

THANK YOU!!! Simple, to the point, nothing fancy, just facts...

[@kennethprovost1413]

Excellent demonstration LOVE IT!

[@juliodavid49]

Relays were just a mystery to me before this video. Great video. Thanks

[@karlmarx1265]

Best explanation/tutorial I've seen yet. Excellent job ! Thanks for the effort, Karl

[@papiwe1]

Thank you I now understand number 30 and 87 . It always was a big mystery to me.

[@chrisappelkamp1267]

I never leave comments. Ever. Thanks for explaining this the way you did. It’s a great introduction to auto relays

[@sunray34charlie]

Thanks very informative and practical.

[@jp3630]

This right here is the point of the internet. Thank you for this. I'm learning more about how cars work!

[@jessejaviangel]

You explained what I was wondering for a while about direct switches

[@richlijacanacua]

Very precised explanations! Thank you so much!

[@jayrelox]

Hi Chris,thank you so much for this. Had installed one on my bike. 😀

[@nutsonawall]

It's amazing how many videos I watched on how to hook up aftermarket lights that basically explain nothing about HOW IT WORKS. From those of us who want to know HOW instead of just slapping something together per instructions, thank you. This video was invaluable in hooking up my lights safely and cleanly, just wish I'd found it before I fried 30-feet of wire and wasted 50 bucks.

[@chriscraft77022]

I have a video “wiring a relay in real life” where I wire up my KC lights on my Jeep

[@Acme-Logistics]

Thanks so much for time & explaining this diagram... Clear, Concise, ,& Understandable for the average leyman 👍

[@rmhutchins7]

I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!

[@mygt8a4re]

Awesome vid! Love the straight forward explanation here. I thought I understood relays since I installed a few in the past but I never really looked at it quite like you explained it here, Thank you!

[@RanjitSingh-fr3yd]

Beautifully explained. Thank you

[@Skillzpatchi]

sir thanks to you i figure out how to use a relay and the simple way you put it was freaking awesome

[@terrylunsford352]

Hopefully this make people realize that when you have a relay go bad like I did, just open the hood and swap it with another identical relay with the same value that was working fine in another circuit of the vehicle. This can help you get back on the road quick, even though you may have to run without your AC, Radio, or some other accessory until you get to Autozone or somewhere to replace it.

[@brandonharvey7939]

In a pinch you can pop the cap off a relay and zip tie the spring mechanism so the circuit stays closed by looping the zip tie between the terminals on the bottom of the relay and back up and over the switch mechanism

[@miltona09]

5:40 the "known rule" as he puts it, is that in any electrical application, terminal 30 is commonly used to designate a direct (hot) battery lead.

[@yfi62dortoh]

What I was looking for. Thank you!

[@kombibus]

Thanks for the advice Chris.

[@johnsonmotors435]

awesome video... Thank you for doing all the work to show how to properly wire up and how a relay works properly!!! great video!

[@chrishackworth5745]

Yes!!! I finally understand! YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER! 👍👍👍

[@khutsomashamaite7650]

This is the Best video about relays thanks alot

[@texan4zan925]

I really enjoyed this video thanks for sharing! 👍

[@fetososa]

Thank you so much for your explanation.

[@101fish9]

Best circuit description. Thank you.

[@dannylopez528]

Love your videos man these have really taught me a lot. I could pay a few hundred dollars and have it done or watch your videos and be able to say I’ve done all the work on my car. Thank you!

[@javierferrer4634]

Excellent video thank you!

[@GeeMunz13]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@DONTCALLMETHAT]

This was very informative. Now I understand relays finally. Could you do a video on a relay+fusebox build?

[@radmaniac2001]

Awesome instructional video. Thank you!

[@22re53]

The BEST Natural vid I’ve found! Thanks man!

[@petrucioci07]

Thank you for explaining the relay work.

[@lamphan8819]

"this is why they use this freakin relay" lol you cracked me up lmfaooo love it!!!

[@SamA-gj5rw]

Thanks worked first time great clip

[@yoganlates7775]

Thanks for the simple explanation. This one helped me the best.

[@HighlyEclectic]

Fantastic explanation! Thank you.

[@netwonc]

outstanding explanation for us lay people. Easy to understand, Thanks for your video.

[@jamesgear8345]

[WOW] NICE. Best video I've seen in a long time. Thanks

[@Ian-of9oi]

Man I’m really impressed that the relay could run that ac unit.

[@OpenedShutterPhotoandVideo]

Amazing video! Thank you for helping me learn about relays and the reason fro relays.

[@nightterrors7657]

This is the best overview of mechanical wiring ive seen

[@alchampion340]

I’ve never understood relays, now I do. Great video. 👍

[@tnamen1307]

Crisp and clear bro!!!!! Very nice information. Thanks a lot!!😃

[@cannanballz3738]

Best explanation ever! I have been enlightened and now I get it! Thanks, subscribing.

[@Wardy75]

Thank you, I have wondered why a relay would be needed and this video clarified it.

[@davidb9432]

Best video I've seen on relays thank you for making this

[@allenpoulter3371]

Great video and simple and straight to the point. Thanks

[@drewski989]

Awesome job, planning a lighting wiring job on my side by side and needed to understand why/where the relay comes into play, want DRL to work when keyed/ignition in on, full LED off the switch. Makes perfect sense now...

[@1ohmwrecker]

All the time I've been doing car audio I never used one of these lol. But running leds and fans its time. So I appreciate the breakdown! 👏

[@uguraker8930]

This free class is Very easy understand for people who has little knowing. Like me. Thank you a lot.

[@crlrealty1]

BAD ASS video!! Great how you explained everything. Easy to follow and understand!

[@41GarageandGrill]

You are so good at explaining the details. Thanks

[@JamesJones-jg9wj]

Great video. Thanks a bunch!

[@tedjohnson64]

What an awesome tutorial! Thanks for making this video!

[@Magnusscipioiterum]

Great video and thanks for this video.