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POWER FOR SOLENOID VALVE

Afiq over 1 year ago

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

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0 koudelad over 1 year ago

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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0 Afiq over 1 year ago in reply to koudelad

The supply voltage is 24V used. If the supply power not reach until 16W, the device still works and operate?
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0 Afiq over 1 year ago in reply to koudelad

The supply voltage is 24V used. If the supply power not reach until 16W, the device still works and operate?
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0 Anthocyanina over 1 year ago in reply to Afiq

what is the operating voltage of the solenoid? if the solenoid operates at 24V, if the solenoid is rated to operate with 24V, your supply will work as the solenoid will only draw the 16W it needs. If the solenoid requires a higher voltage, it might still work, but not at full power. If the solenoid requires a lower voltage, it is likely to be damaged
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