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Old 04-28-13, 10:50 AM   #224
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The MTM tracker uses relays. If the motor current is high (mine was only a couple of amps at 12V),
the relays will slowly wear out.
It might take a long time with light power loading or, the relays might fail in one summer.

The RedRock tracker will last longer, since it uses transistors, instead of relays.
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