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Actuator question

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  • 28-01-2009 11:38pm
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    TigerTim
    Registered Users Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭


    I want to experiment with an automatic choke on an older sports car I have. I need something like a 12v solenoid valve or actuator. I know you can get a 24V actuator for underfloor heating but could anyone tell me if this strictly operates at 24V or would the 12V from a car battery also cause it to open/close. Anyone ever try using one with 12V or if anyone has one spare, could they test it on a car battery.

    Thanks,

    T.


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    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,381 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    You could try maplin and get a central locking actuator. These are quite cheap and run off 12V

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=12304


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    TigerTim
    Registered Users Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭TigerTim


    Thanks, DublinDilbert

    Will have a look at Maplin's website. I need the solenoid valve or actuator to allow air to flow thru' so a door lock actuator won't do me but thay may have something suitable on their site.

    Thanks,

    T


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    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,381 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    sorry i thought you were looking for a linear actuator to control a butterfly flap...

    What size diameter bore are you looking for? If its something around 10mm, just use an idle control valve off a BMW or something similar....


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