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Naturile · 01-05-2014, 10:10 PM

The solenoid on my cart don't have a diode on it. Should it have one on it? Was looking to buy a heavy duty solenoid and seen some of them with a diode! Thanks

cgtech · 01-05-2014, 11:31 PM

Some systems specify yes, some dont, but in any case it would be safer to have one. When the solenoid turns off, the magnetic field that closes the contacts collapses, causing a voltage spike that can exceed 1000 volts (works on the same principle that fires the spark plugs on your car). Sensitive electronics dont like this level of voltage, so if internal protection is not provided, a diode on the solenoid is required. For less than $5 for a diode, i feel the protection is worth it.

Naturile · 01-06-2014, 03:18 PM

Thanks cgtech ordering one from Scotty

scottyb · 01-06-2014, 04:07 PM

Our Solenoids come with the resistor (provides a precharge for controller) and the diode for the reasons gctech mentioned.

Naturile · 01-06-2014, 05:47 PM

I seen that on your web site will call you tomorrow 24 hour difference in us thanks scotty

01-05-2014, 10:10 PM	#1
Naturile Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: thomasville nc Posts: 190	txt The solenoid on my cart don't have a diode on it. Should it have one on it? Was looking to buy a heavy duty solenoid and seen some of them with a diode! Thanks

01-05-2014, 11:31 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: txt Some systems specify yes, some dont, but in any case it would be safer to have one. When the solenoid turns off, the magnetic field that closes the contacts collapses, causing a voltage spike that can exceed 1000 volts (works on the same principle that fires the spark plugs on your car). Sensitive electronics dont like this level of voltage, so if internal protection is not provided, a diode on the solenoid is required. For less than $5 for a diode, i feel the protection is worth it.

01-06-2014, 03:18 PM	#3
Naturile Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: thomasville nc Posts: 190	Re: txt Thanks cgtech ordering one from Scotty

01-06-2014, 04:07 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: txt Our Solenoids come with the resistor (provides a precharge for controller) and the diode for the reasons gctech mentioned.

01-06-2014, 05:47 PM	#5
Naturile Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: thomasville nc Posts: 190	Re: txt I seen that on your web site will call you tomorrow 24 hour difference in us thanks scotty

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