There are power converters available, but not at that current level, and
they scream - the noise would drive you nuts!
I think maybe you need to talk to the hydraulic cylinder folks? You have
the address for Hydro-E-Lectric and San Gabriel top service, right.
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: KerryPinkerton <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Fire possibility from 6V solenoid??
> Dick, is there a way to step up 6vdc to 12vdc? I've
> not been able to find ANY other 6v solenoids but have
> found some 12V ones. I know if it was AC I could just
> wind a transformer but with DC??
>
> Kerry
>
> --- KerryPinkerton <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Dick are you sure about the 300psi. The original
> > cylinders and hoses don't look like much. Much less
> > robust than brake lines. In fact, an early repair
> > used compression fittings to splice a line in. It
> > was
> > holding fine and due to the condition of the line,
> > had
> > been in place for quite a few years?????
> >
> > Kerry
> >
> > --- Dick Benjamin <DickB@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > I wouldn't worry too much about it, as there
> > should
> > > be no spark created
> > > within the device (the only spark is at the switch
> > > contacts). If the
> > > solenoid should stick on for some reason, it could
> > > get warm, but without
> > > knowing the current draw, I couldn't guess at how
> > > warm.
> > >
> > > The solenoids are not the usual failure point for
> > > these cylinders, the usual
> > > failure is leakage past the piston cup. I have
> > > peeled the crimp open and
> > > replaced the piston seals on these, for a cheap
> > and
> > > easy, if somewhat messy
> > > looking repair. I have also converted all my
> > cars
> > > with hydraulic cylinders
> > > to the use of Dexron/Mercon fluid, to avoid the
> > > damage caused by brake fluid
> > > leaking on painted or upholstered surfaces. One
> > > must replace all the
> > > system's rubber parts when making this changeover,
> > > though, as the old rubber
> > > parts will have swelled up somewhat from the
> > alcohol
> > > in the brake fluid.
> > > When that is gone, they start leaking. Don't
> > change
> > > to Dot-5 fluid, by the
> > > way, as that has no lubricity and will ruin the
> > > hydraulic pump in short
> > > order.
> > >
> > > The solenoid must be capable of resisting fluid
> > > pressure of 300PSI, because
> > > when the pump is running, there is pressure to all
> > > cylinders; only those
> > > with the solenoid energized must allow fluid to
> > > flow. Then when the pump is
> > > not running (for instance when the window is being
> > > lowered), the solenoid
> > > must present a low resistance to flow back to the
> > > pump, so that the spring
> > > can pull the window down.
> > >
> > > Dick Benjamin
> > > ----- 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > __________________________________________________
> > > > Do You Yahoo!?
> > > > Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup
> > > > http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com
> > > -----------------
> > > > This message was sent to you by the Imperial
> > > Mailing List. Please
> > > > reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your
> > > response will be
> > > > shared with everyone. Private messages (and
> > > attachments) for the
> > > > Administrators should be sent to
> > > webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to
> > > http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com
> > > -----------------
> > > This message was sent to you by the Imperial
> > Mailing
> > > List. Please
> > > reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your
> > > response will be
> > > shared with everyone. Private messages (and
> > > attachments) for the
> > > Administrators should be sent to
> > > webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to
> > > http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm
> > >
> >
> >
> > __________________________________________________
> > Do You Yahoo!?
> > Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup
> > http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
> >
> >
Back to the Home of the Forward Look Network