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Re: Piston extends but does not retract?

Normally, The solenoid coils are operated in tandem.
You should be turning one side of the solenoid on and the other off at the same time.
Then the reverse to reverse the piston.

One side applies force, while the opposing side gives way.

The piston won't move if both are on at the same time.
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