A continuous duty solenoid is a high rated switch, able to handle loads that a master switch inside the cockpit might not be able to handle. The only catch is that the solenoid must remain energized at all times. The amperage to activate the solenoid is quite low, and can be handled by any master switch you'd install. If the connection or fuse to the solenoid fails, the solenoid will open and there will be no current flowing to the electrical parts downstream from it. If you have a lot of electrical activity inside the cockpit, pulling more amps than your master switch will be rated for, then you'll need to go with a solenoid.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Jones" <[email protected]> To: "KR Net" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 11:29 PM Subject: KR> Solenoid > I fully understand the reasoning behind a starter solenoid but what is the true purpose of a continuos duty solenoid? It seams everything I have read on these really do not explain other than recommending using one. > > > Mark Jones (N886MJ) > Wales, WI USA > E-mail me at [email protected] > Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at > http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html > > _______________________________________ > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
