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Can I test the function of a solenoid valve by moving up and down the energized coil?

April 26, 2017coil energized function moving solenoid Test valve

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Can I test the function of a solenoid valve by moving up and down the energized coil?

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No, you should never take off the coil from the valve, when the coil is energized. There is a risk that it will momentally burn down. If you need to test it, you must first of all de-energize the coil. Danfoss offers a permanent magnet for manually testing valve function.