SW200 vs MZJ400A Solenoid

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by Fireball9298

Actually thats correct, it was not on this site, ha. Good to know!!!

One place was the plumb quick website where it talks about the bandit motor. 3/4 way down the page it talks about installing the solenoid.

*Heavy duty 36 or 48 volt solenoid* and diode $180.00

Note: Solenoid MUST be mounted upright!

How many solenoids is that for?
Seriously I believe the upright position offers the least amount of mechanical resistance.

[Fireball9298]

Originally Posted by scottyb

How many solenoids is that for?
Seriously I believe the upright position offers the least amount of mechanical resistance.

Haha, one of the reasons I'm buying everything from you Scotty! Expect to see my order come through soon from everything we have discussed via email....The Private Mechanic

So you agree it should be mounted upright if at all possible as it will yield the best result?

[Sergio]

Unlike a reversing contactor, the main solenoid contacts should never make/break under load so the velocity of the actuating arm is not quite as critical in a golf cart application.

Read the comment on the middle of the page in the official manufacturer site.

https://www.albrightinternational.co...zoom=150,0,250

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by Fireball9298

Haha, one of the reasons I'm buying everything from you Scotty! Expect to see my order come through soon from everything we have discussed via email....The Private Mechanic

So you agree it should be mounted upright if at all possible as it will yield the best result?

I agree. The contact bridge is moving (for lack of a better description) up and down on a stationary shaft. To mount sideways or invert is to add mechanical resistance to the movement.

[Fireball9298]

Got it, great info guys!

Originally Posted by Fireball9298

i thought i read literally everywhere that you are supposed to mount the solenoid upright and not on its side?

I recommend that you seek advice on this matter from the solenoid manufacturer. If you are using a real Albright solenoid, with an Albright sticker on it, you can find the mounting information here:

https://www.albrightinternational.co...-Catalogue.pdf