3lectrokid
Member
Hello,
My washing machine recently broke so we brought a new one. Before they took my old one away I salvaged the motor, main board, water pump, speed controller and the solenoid valves that allow water to pass into the machine.
I would like to get the solenoids working but they are rated at 220-240VAC 50hz 0.22A. Is it possible to get them working directly off a 30VDC supply. If not I was thinking of using an astable transistor multivibrator circuit (or a 555 timer) to create a 50hz logic signal going intio a mosfet to control the solenoid. would this work or does it need to be true AC. I don't think it will work with DC because the current would burn out the coils pretty quickly.
I was also hoping to get the pump working aswell in the same manner. however this isnt my main thing im trying to do but information would be helpful. I will of course create a diagram of the motor if you wish
Thanks for reading and all help is welcomed,
Dave
My washing machine recently broke so we brought a new one. Before they took my old one away I salvaged the motor, main board, water pump, speed controller and the solenoid valves that allow water to pass into the machine.
I would like to get the solenoids working but they are rated at 220-240VAC 50hz 0.22A. Is it possible to get them working directly off a 30VDC supply. If not I was thinking of using an astable transistor multivibrator circuit (or a 555 timer) to create a 50hz logic signal going intio a mosfet to control the solenoid. would this work or does it need to be true AC. I don't think it will work with DC because the current would burn out the coils pretty quickly.
I was also hoping to get the pump working aswell in the same manner. however this isnt my main thing im trying to do but information would be helpful. I will of course create a diagram of the motor if you wish
Thanks for reading and all help is welcomed,
Dave
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