Polarity of PID 997 terminals

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Polarity of PID 997 terminals

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Hi I just bought solenoid valve #997. There is no marking on terminals - how can I tell which is +12VDC and which is ground? thanks.

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Re: Polarity of PID 997 terminals

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I think it will work either way.

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Re: Polarity of PID 997 terminals

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thanks, yes, it does seem to work either way

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Re: Polarity of PID 997 terminals

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Is this still the case with the 996 https://www.adafruit.com/products/996?

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Re: Polarity of PID 997 terminals

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Yes. The solenoid doesn't care which end of the wire is positive, it just needs current.

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