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 > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup > http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com > >