Solenoid questions

Bilito · 01-08-2021, 12:36 PM

I need a new solenoid for my old RV. I have had a problem with them sticking on and I had to run outside to bash them with a hammer to get it to unstick.

I was wondering if a 36 volt golf cart solenoid will trip on and off with a 12V battery???

Have no idea why they stick in the ON position, but I have had issues with several of them.

cgtech · 01-08-2021, 12:41 PM

I dont think 12v will be enough pull-in voltage for a 36v solenoid.

Bilito · 01-08-2021, 01:11 PM

I was wondering if 12 volts will activate the 36V solenoid, snap it on and off, I notice looking at some ads that some are called continuous duty, on all the time, and some only activate when the key is turned to start

Bilito · 01-08-2021, 01:27 PM

I was wondering if 12 volts will activate the 36V solenoid, snap it on and off, I notice looking at some ads that some are called continuous duty, on all the time, and some only activate when the key is turned to start

JohnnieB · 01-08-2021, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilito

I was wondering if 12 volts will activate the 36V solenoid, snap it on and off, I notice looking at some ads that some are called continuous duty, on all the time, and some only activate when the key is turned to start

Get the model number off the solenoid and do a on-line search for the specs. The spec sheet should provide the info you are seeking.

cgtech · 01-08-2021, 02:17 PM

All solenoids used on golf carts need to be "continuous duty". The other ones would be "intermittent duty", like for cranking the starter on a car for 15 seconds or less per go.
Golf carts keep the solenoid on whenever the pedal is pressed, so continuous duty is required.

scottyb · 01-08-2021, 05:06 PM

If you have been using intermittent duty units that would explain the frequency of failure

01-08-2021, 12:36 PM	#1
Bilito Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cutler Bay, Florida Posts: 125	Solenoid questions I need a new solenoid for my old RV. I have had a problem with them sticking on and I had to run outside to bash them with a hammer to get it to unstick. I was wondering if a 36 volt golf cart solenoid will trip on and off with a 12V battery??? Have no idea why they stick in the ON position, but I have had issues with several of them.

01-08-2021, 12:41 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Solenoid questions I dont think 12v will be enough pull-in voltage for a 36v solenoid.

01-08-2021, 01:11 PM	#3
Bilito Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cutler Bay, Florida Posts: 125	Re: Solenoid questions I was wondering if 12 volts will activate the 36V solenoid, snap it on and off, I notice looking at some ads that some are called continuous duty, on all the time, and some only activate when the key is turned to start

01-08-2021, 01:27 PM	#4
Bilito Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cutler Bay, Florida Posts: 125	Re: Solenoid questions I was wondering if 12 volts will activate the 36V solenoid, snap it on and off, I notice looking at some ads that some are called continuous duty, on all the time, and some only activate when the key is turned to start

01-08-2021, 02:17 PM	#6
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Solenoid questions All solenoids used on golf carts need to be "continuous duty". The other ones would be "intermittent duty", like for cranking the starter on a car for 15 seconds or less per go. Golf carts keep the solenoid on whenever the pedal is pressed, so continuous duty is required.

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01-08-2021, 05:06 PM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Solenoid questions If you have been using intermittent duty units that would explain the frequency of failure

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