twiglet123
- Dec 30, 2012
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Hello all, I recently found an old solenoid for a washing machine pretty similar to this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINGLE-In...yers_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item5acfc9780a
lying around and thought I might try and use it as part of a small project I've been working on,
My question is could I power this from a dc 12v motorbike lead acid battery?
I've never really worked with solenoids before and my analogue electronics isn't fantastic so be gentle but the information on it is that it is 230v, 50/60hz and 8VA.
I’m assuming 230v at 50/60hz will be my main hurdle as I assume the 50/60hz means this runs on AC so I’ll have to do something like either connect it to an inverter or replace or modify the solenoid, (I’m not sure how different the coil on an ac solenoid would be different to a dc one?)
Then of course I will have to bring the voltage up with resistors or at least so I’m told.
Either way peoples thoughts would be much appreciated whether it can be done or if it would be better just to get a powerful servo and a ball valve and forget about this idea.
Thanks in advance
twiglet
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINGLE-In...yers_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item5acfc9780a
lying around and thought I might try and use it as part of a small project I've been working on,
My question is could I power this from a dc 12v motorbike lead acid battery?
I've never really worked with solenoids before and my analogue electronics isn't fantastic so be gentle but the information on it is that it is 230v, 50/60hz and 8VA.
I’m assuming 230v at 50/60hz will be my main hurdle as I assume the 50/60hz means this runs on AC so I’ll have to do something like either connect it to an inverter or replace or modify the solenoid, (I’m not sure how different the coil on an ac solenoid would be different to a dc one?)
Then of course I will have to bring the voltage up with resistors or at least so I’m told.
Either way peoples thoughts would be much appreciated whether it can be done or if it would be better just to get a powerful servo and a ball valve and forget about this idea.
Thanks in advance
twiglet