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Unread 18-03-2011, 11:06
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Re: Pneumatics Help

If changing the direction does not work, try connecting the leads directly to a 12v battery (both directions) to make sure it works. There is a chance (very low) that the solenoid coil is fried.

The manual button is not a good indication of whether the solenoid works because, on most valves, it physically moves the solenoid, rather than with electricity.
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