Re: Launch Controller



Yes I can imagine the valves are reasonably inductive (as will be the
relays) - its best to protect the circuit with some chunky diodes (e.g
1N400x) - as per the diagram on this page:-

http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/diode.htm.

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