Re: Rotating Solenoids

From: John Fields (jfields_at_austininstruments.com)
Date: 12/30/04


Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 08:27:51 -0600

On 30 Dec 2004 02:34:14 -0800, "Sravan" <sravanmx@gmail.com> wrote:

>Hey guys, I picked up two rotating solenoids at a surplus store
>recently and I haven't the slightest clue on what voltage to use. I
>googled the Serial Numbers but these solenoids seem to not be very
>common. Should I just try random voltages , do I run the risk of
>damaging the solenoid? Also how can i get a power supply that has
>variable voltage?

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Google
http://www.solenoids.com/rotary_solenoids.html
to see whether you can find specs for you solenoids there.
Once you've decided on what range of current and voltage you want for
the power supply you can try ebay or Google for it.
-- 
John Fields


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