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len · 04-12-2014, 09:38 AM

Anyone had any experience using a 6 volt solinoid with a 12 volt system?

packyusmc · 04-12-2014, 09:57 AM

I,be heard you can with a voltage reducer. It's "hot" whenever it's running though so I don't think the thing will last long running it on 12v.

42merc · 04-12-2014, 12:08 PM

12 volts on a 6 volt OD solenoid will last a long time (years). Forget the resistor.
I have been doing this for several years.

Cecil/WV · 04-12-2014, 04:38 PM

I had a solenoid rebuilder in MN tell me they weren't voltage sensitive, except when you try to use a 12v on a 6v.

Joe AZ · 04-12-2014, 06:44 PM

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I've been running 12 volts through a 6 volt solenoid for over a year......no issues yet. Randy Rundle from Fifth Ave. Auto, who wrote a book on the 12 volt conversion, said it wouldn't be an issue. Isn't for me.
Joe

Sorry..just re-read this, I was referring to starter solenoid, not OD. My apologies.....
joe

04-12-2014, 09:38 AM	#1
len Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 75	OD solinoid Anyone had any experience using a 6 volt solinoid with a 12 volt system?

04-12-2014, 09:57 AM	#2
packyusmc Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 64	Re: OD solinoid I,be heard you can with a voltage reducer. It's "hot" whenever it's running though so I don't think the thing will last long running it on 12v.

04-12-2014, 12:08 PM	#3
42merc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buchanan, MI Posts: 676	Re: OD solinoid 12 volts on a 6 volt OD solenoid will last a long time (years). Forget the resistor. I have been doing this for several years.

04-12-2014, 04:38 PM	#4
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: OD solinoid I had a solenoid rebuilder in MN tell me they weren't voltage sensitive, except when you try to use a 12v on a 6v.

04-12-2014, 06:44 PM	#5
Joe AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prescott, WI Posts: 336	Re: OD solinoid Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've been running 12 volts through a 6 volt solenoid for over a year......no issues yet. Randy Rundle from Fifth Ave. Auto, who wrote a book on the 12 volt conversion, said it wouldn't be an issue. Isn't for me. Joe Sorry..just re-read this, I was referring to starter solenoid, not OD. My apologies..... joe Last edited by Joe AZ; 04-12-2014 at 06:54 PM.