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How much current does the control circuit in a solenoid draw?

April 26, 2017circuit CONTROL draw solenoid

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How much current does the control circuit in a solenoid draw?

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Generally, the control circuit for a continuous duty solenoid rated at 12V DC draws approximately of an ampere. The control circuit for a 24V DC continuous duty solenoid draws approximately 0.3 amps. An intermittent duty 12V DC solenoid draws approximately 3A, and the 24V DC about 1.2A.