[sdiy] Grigsby-barton inc REEDAC

[Batz Goodfortune]

Y-ellow all.
         Anyone heard of a company called Grigsby-barton inc or a product 
called a REEDAC? I'm trying to figure out just what the hell these things 
actually are. Without actually cutting one open and exposing myself to 
whatever the mystery package may hold in store.

I always thought these things were just a glorified reed relay designed for 
mains applications. Sort of a poor man's solid state relay. However a few 
things don't make a whole lot of sense.

The coil rating says 20 volts. It'll actually tick over at anywhere above 
12 volts. However the line/load terminals have an on resistance of about 
130ohms. I can hear a tiny little 'plink' inside when the power is applied 
so I guess it's something mechanical going on in there but I'm not sure 
what the score is.

Before I kill myself with one of these things by applying a whole bucket of 
volts to it, can anyone enlighten me as to what actually is going on here.

Thanks in advance.

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