Psjoe Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Bought an electric solenoid valve to control water hose. Something I have been thinking of doing to add to show. Ran a test on the valve and it works like I want it to.Read the AMP load info for the controller. 8 max per channel, 15 per side. Cant find the amp load of the valve, just that it is 120V. Have no way to test it, not in my knowledge field! What's the "worst case" scenario if it tops out over 8amps? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORisAwesome Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Does the specs mention watts? If so Watts=Volts x Amps. Volts=120, Watts=data from the specs, solve for Amps. You could also purchase a kil-o-watt meter. Home Depot has them. It will tell you how many amps it uses. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psjoe Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 Thanks for the tip. Problem was no store had one! Lowes, HD or ACE Spent $4 in parts and put in a 5 AMP fuse on the line. Tested out OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisquit476 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 What's the "worst case" scenario if it tops out over 8amps? Blown Triac, burnt trace, fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psjoe Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Watching my 14' mega tree going up in flames might be pretty cool. Safe enough spot not to hurt anything else. Course with my luck I would miss it! Kidding aside, that's why I put in a 5 AMP fuse. Had to pull the trigger at some point and things working OK. The best part of this "hobby" is coming up with new ideas and trying them out. I'm happy with the misting effect "snow" not happy with the lighting. For it to really work I need some spots under it but no channels left to use. Lesson learned for next year! Now thinking living fountain, water cannons or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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