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			 Solid state relays just look like tiny black boxes with prongs sticking out the bottom (well all the ones I've ever seen were).  A mechanical relay usually has a clear portion on the top where you can see the "guts" of the relay. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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			 If it goes "click" it aint solid state.   
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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			 The color of the case has nothing to do with it......If you look on the case it will say Coil Voltage, those are mechanical!!! 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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