Fire possibility from 6V solenoid??

["Brian Collinsworth" <aprtay@xxxxxxx>]

There is non flammable hydraulic fluid available. It is commonly used in
industry. I would be worried about the fluid eating at the seals. For $24 it
might be worth a try though.
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "KerryPinkerton" <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "IML" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 5:54 AM
Subject: IML: Fire possibility from 6V solenoid??


> Ok, all you EE types, I have a serious question.
> Steve Charette found a 6V solenoid in the
> McMaster-Carr catalog.  Thanks Steve, I missed it.
>
> http://www.mcmaster.com/
>
> Go to item # 4916K11
>
> This is a Pnuematic valve with Buna-N seals.  It is
> NOT designed for brake fluid.  Here is the question.
> If this thing were to leak, is there any danger of
> fire from the solenoid energizing?  I'd hate to burn
> the Crown down....  Is there a non flammable fluid
> that would subsitute?
>
> I'd THINK that if it will hold air, it will hold
> fluid.  This thing is only 24 bucks and I can build
> the cylinder for next to nothing so it could be a good
> solution for all of us with these hydralic windows
> lifts.
>
> Your thoughts please.
>
> Kerry
>
>
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