2007-06-27 05:15:49 · 6 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Well, I think you may have a problem since your solenoid probably runs off 120 AC and the battery is DC. Instead of creating a Rube Goldberg run some nice 120VAC to it. OK?
2007-06-27 05:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by BRUZER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me I would get a solenoid that matched the voltage. There are solutions, but would be much more costly than most solenoids. Even if the whole valve needs to be replaced, it is better and cheaper than the other possibilities.
Consider looking into automotive components. Most of the solenoids run on 12VDC. This might be a cheap solution.
This would make a "cleaner" system as well. The more you try to do thing unconventionally, the harder it is for someone else to work on it. More components sometimes equal more problems as well.
2007-06-27 19:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume 120 volts is AC. Based on this here is what you do.
1. Get a proper rectifier that will take the dc power from your battery and generate a reasonable sign curve. (dc to ac conversion.
2. Get a transformer to step the voltage up to 120V.
Now, how are you going to control this valve?
2007-06-27 12:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff Engr 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Get an inverter to give you 120V. A.C. from your battery, or buy a D.C. solenoid matched to the battery voltage.
A.C. an D.C. solenoids are not interchangable even if the voltages match.
2007-06-27 12:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by Irv S 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There isn't an Op-Amp in the world that runs off of 120V (ac or dc)
2007-06-27 12:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by edward 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the power output of the battery has to be amplified using an amplifier and then sent thro the solenoid
2007-06-27 12:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋