Kerry and list, this is the response I got from my neighbor who is the most
expert mechanic that I know.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Henry Phelps" <hypel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Matt Hopkins" <mhoppy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: Fire possibility from 6V solenoid??
> What is known about the size of the unit and the threaded openings sizes
and
> mounting problems? A short in the solenoid winding should trigger a
circuit
> breaker or fuse for protection from heat. Besides, the coil is contained
in
> a metal or plastic housing which should preclude heat and brake fluid
> meeting. Today's opinion. Henry.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Matt Hopkins <mhoppy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Henry Phelps <hypel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 6:52 AM
> Subject: Fw: Fire possibility from 6V solenoid??
>
>
> > What do you think about this theory/plan?
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "KerryPinkerton" <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "IML" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 7:54 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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