Re: [AMC-list] Gremlin with Overdrive Question

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
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" The cut-out switch is just a heavy duty normally closed momentary
" switch. The solenoid valve is just a small solenoid, shouldn't draw
" more than 10A pulling in (maybe as little as 5A) and 2-3A tops to
" hold. It's not like the big solenoid that activates the old
" Borg-Warner OD units, the Laycock-DeNormanville unit you have is
" hydraulic. The solenoid just moves a valve. Even most RS stores still
" carry momentary switches. A 2A rating at 125V or so should be more
" than sufficient. 10A at 12V is still only 120 watts, 2A @ 125V is 250
" watts.

switches are current limited; if they carry a wattage rating, it's
with an assumed voltage.  bottom line: if the solenoid draws 10a, get
a 10a or better switch.  a 2a switch would arc and burn its contacts
and fail soon.
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