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POWER FOR SOLENOID VALVE

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When 36W supply to specification 16W solenoid valve normally open, is there is effect to the solenoid valve?

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    I am not sure if I understand this correctly, but assuming you have a valve that needs 16 W of power (voltage is important!) and power supply that can supply more power (the same voltage that the valve needs), it is OK. Power supply won't damage a device if the supply is capable of delivering more power. Power = Voltage * Current. If the voltage is the same, the device will only draw the amount of current that it needs. Actually it is good practice to design a more powerful supply to cover spikes during powering on the device.

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    I am not sure if I understand this correctly, but assuming you have a valve that needs 16 W of power (voltage is important!) and power supply that can supply more power (the same voltage that the valve needs), it is OK. Power supply won't damage a device if the supply is capable of delivering more power. Power = Voltage * Current. If the voltage is the same, the device will only draw the amount of current that it needs. Actually it is good practice to design a more powerful supply to cover spikes during powering on the device.

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