Hi guys. Firstly, I know nothing about electronics, and I have a setup I am struggling with.
Here is what I have:
1. 12v Day-Night Switch
2. 12v Direct acting solenoid valve
3. 12v Car battery
I need this setup to open a gas pipe during the day and close it at night.
There is no electricity where it is used, hence the 12v setup
I connected everything and it works once or twice and then stops and gets hot.
(the valve open when light is detected and close when dark but stops working then)
On the bottom of the DN switch box it says:"remember to include end of line resistance in the bypassed circuit"
I googled a bit and it seems that maby I have to add a resistor (especially since it gets hot), but I am not sure .
I have included a diagram of the switch and of my wiring
Please let me know.
Here is what I have:
1. 12v Day-Night Switch
2. 12v Direct acting solenoid valve
3. 12v Car battery
I need this setup to open a gas pipe during the day and close it at night.
There is no electricity where it is used, hence the 12v setup
I connected everything and it works once or twice and then stops and gets hot.
(the valve open when light is detected and close when dark but stops working then)
On the bottom of the DN switch box it says:"remember to include end of line resistance in the bypassed circuit"
I googled a bit and it seems that maby I have to add a resistor (especially since it gets hot), but I am not sure .
I have included a diagram of the switch and of my wiring
Please let me know.