Help connecting Solenoid to Apex DC24 Bare Wire

[Andrew Schubert]

My electrical skills are basically trail n' error until something works . With that in mind, I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out why this isn't working. I'm trying to connect a 3/8" solenoid valve up to my co2 scrubber. I bought one of the DV24 to Bare Wire accessories and was planning on powering it through one of the 24VDC Accesory ports on my Energy Bar.

When I turn on the port that powers the solenoid I here a 'click' on the solenoid but then the whole Apex system shuts off and restarts. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, or maybe the solenoid isn't going to work. Any suggestions?

I purchased the 12VDC version of this solenoid...https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013LM4RE8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The solenoid has a blue and yellow wires, while the Apex cable has red and black. I tried both direction. One didn't work at all. But the other direction activate

d the solenoid for a milisceond before shutting of the Apex. So I'm wondering if the solenoid just isn't compatible?

 

[garbled]

What is the power draw/requirement for that solenoid? It looks pretty beefy.

 

[Andrew Schubert]

What is the power draw/requirement for that solenoid? It looks pretty beefy.

Specs on amazon say...

The coil uses alternating current and energizes at 12 volts DC; voltage range + or – 10%. 18 Watt power rating.

 

[dragon99]

I think the problem is that you are trying to power a 12V solenoid with a 24V outlet.

 

[Andrew Schubert]

yea i was wondering if that was an issue. AGain, I'm ignorant with this stuff. My thought was 12v is less than 24v so it should work. Maybe not

 

[RussM Verified Sponsor]

You shouldn’t attempt to power a 12v-rated device with 24 volts. You may have damaged the solenoid the first time you tried.

 

[Andrew Schubert]

You shouldn’t attempt to power a 12v-rated device with 24 volts. You may have damaged the solenoid the first time you tried.

Well I'm glad amazon has a good return policy then . Guess I'll look else where for a 24V then. Thanks everyone!