Does my solenoid need a diode?

[GABuggy]

So ordered this
I understand these are directional, which end goes to which terminal?

[meimk]

Originally Posted by GABuggy

So ordered this
I understand these are directional, which end goes to which terminal?

The diode should have a different colored band near one end of the body. That band should be the end that goes to the small terminal on the + current side.

[15clubs]

Which direction does the Diode go?

[simicrintz]

Originally Posted by 15clubs

Which direction does the Diode go?

From the post above yours: The diode should have a different colored band near one end of the body. That band should be the end that goes to the small terminal on the + current side.

[augiedoggy]

Originally Posted by meimk

The precharge resistor is a different part than the diode. The diode is across the small terminals and works as a one way "valve" of sorts. It reduces backfeed that could damage the controller. The precharge resistor is just that - a resistor across the big terminals. It keeps a smaller charge (a little less voltage, but very little amperage) to lessen the shock / spike when the solenoid does get engaged. It extends the life of bothe the solenoid and the controller.

Navitas has stated theres no need for the resistors when using thier controllers, At least ive read this multiple times here. I'm not sure what they do differently internally but..

[Capt. Lenny]

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