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Re: Electric solenoid experience

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Originally Posted by aldaeron View Post
How did you calculate the continuous duty power? I see no data sheet or specs in the amazon link.
I didn't, and as they aren't solenoids I don't need to. They are brushed DC motors with a whole lot of gear reduction and a rack and pinion output. These devices are intended to be run for a second or two at a time and will die a miserable death if held in stall, much like a RS-550 motor.

I have a few of them and will measure their current draw under some varying conditions this morning.