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Greg,

That could be.

I haven't noticed any heat on the solenoids.

The continous duty solenoids that are energized when the ignition
switch is turned on, carry a significant load. The solenoids that
provided 12V for the Redi-Line generator had to allow about 150 amps
(there were 2 solenoids in series on my Redi-Line circuit) to pass
thru them. I did replace the Redi-Line solenoids with 30amp
intermittent duty solenoids(cause I didn't know any better), they
lasted about 15 minutes.

So now, try to use a bit of overkill to be sure they will last 20
years.

The fantom draw you mentioned, would that allow continuty thru the
solenoid from power source to load? or from the activation terminal
to ground?

I do not notice continuity thru the solenoid when it is not
activated by voltage at the activation terminal.


Thanks
Jay Darst
85PT40
Springfield, IL

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
wrote:
>
> Jay, I wonder if continous duty solenoids are a fantom draw on
the
> battery while the bus is at rest. Dodge put in a two relay
solenoid
> in my old 97 Cummins for the fuel shut off. high amp draw opens
and
> low amp is used to maintain open. less draw, less heat.
> GregoryO'Connor
> 94PtRomolandCa

I have been trying to find the major fantom draws. My batteries
drain out after 4 days (all 8) The gen set wont start without full
charge. I think the starter is weak or the 40 foot cable run is
faulty. The chicken/egg thing kicks in as I can only guess that the
low battery starts caused starter damage. The genset fuel drains back
to the tank and I think the previous owner must have just cranked and
cranked untill it started. Thought about installing a battery in the
genset but I should bench test the starter first. I never considered
the existance of a energized solenoid when the bus is parked at rest.
GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
wrote:
>
> Greg,
>
> That could be.
>
> I haven't noticed any heat on the solenoids.
>
> The continous duty solenoids that are energized when the ignition
> switch is turned on, carry a significant load. The solenoids that
> provided 12V for the Redi-Line generator had to allow about 150 amps
> (there were 2 solenoids in series on my Redi-Line circuit) to pass
> thru them. I did replace the Redi-Line solenoids with 30amp
> intermittent duty solenoids(cause I didn't know any better), they
> lasted about 15 minutes.
>
> So now, try to use a bit of overkill to be sure they will last 20
> years.
>
> The fantom draw you mentioned, would that allow continuty thru the
> solenoid from power source to load? or from the activation terminal
> to ground?
>
> I do not notice continuity thru the solenoid when it is not
> activated by voltage at the activation terminal.
>
>
> Thanks
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> Springfield, IL
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
> wrote:
> >
> > Jay, I wonder if continous duty solenoids are a fantom draw on
> the
> > battery while the bus is at rest. Dodge put in a two relay
> solenoid
> > in my old 97 Cummins for the fuel shut off. high amp draw opens
> and
> > low amp is used to maintain open. less draw, less heat.
> > GregoryO'Connor
> > 94PtRomolandCa
>