Okay...jumping across provides sparks but nothing else Bad solenoid? Bob R On Oct 26, 2012 2:43 PM, "Randy Bennell" <rbenn...@bennell.ca> wrote:
> nothing significant - like lamp cord > > Randy > > On 26/10/2012 4:42 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > >> What gauge wire is used in these device? >> >> Bob R >> On Oct 26, 2012 1:27 PM, "Randy Bennell" <rbenn...@bennell.ca> wrote: >> >> On 26/10/2012 11:26 AM, Max Dillon wrote: >>> >>> Use something big like a screwdriver or wrench, as the current draw is >>>> big. >>>> >>>> >>> this may be truly obvious BUT >>> >>> do not let the wrench or screwdriver or whatever you use, touch ANYTHING >>> else. >>> If you touch it to "ground" you are going to see sparks. >>> >>> The idea of using a push button device intended for such is a good idea. >>> The alligator clips supplied will normally have a rubber shield around >>> them >>> to prevent troubles like that. >>> >>> I doubt you need to use anything too heavy duty as all you are doing is >>> energizing the coil on the solenoid. Solenoid is just an automotive word >>> for a relay. >>> The solenoid will be the thing that is subject to the big current draw >>> and >>> not your wrench or screwdriver. >>> >>> Randy >>> >>> ______________________________****_________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives >>> http://www.okiebenz.com/****archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/> >>> <http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ <http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/>> >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/****mailman/listinfo/mercedes_****okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com> >>> <http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >>> > >>> >>> ______________________________**_________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives >> http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >> > > > ______________________________**_________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
