Fire possibility from 6V solenoid??

["Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>]

Don't use Silicon fluid in these systems - it does not have sufficient
lubrication ability to keep the pump healthy - the pump will self destruct
quickly after this is done.

Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 6:56 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Fire possibility from 6V solenoid??


> How about using silicone brake fluid?  My assumption
> (perhaps incorrect) is that it is much less flammable
> than regular brake fluid or trans fluid.
>
> Just a thought,
>
> Chris H.
>
> 60 NY T&C
> 66 Crown Convertible
> 66 LeBaron
>
>
> --- KerryPinkerton <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Ok, all you EE types, I have a serious question.
> > Steve Charette found a 6V solenoid in the
> > McMaster-Carr catalog.  Thanks Steve, I missed it.
> >
> > http://www.mcmaster.com/
> >
> > Go to item # 4916K11
> >
> > This is a Pnuematic valve with Buna-N seals.  It is
> > NOT designed for brake fluid.  Here is the question.
> >
> > If this thing were to leak, is there any danger of
> > fire from the solenoid energizing?  I'd hate to burn
> > the Crown down....  Is there a non flammable fluid
> > that would subsitute?
> >
> > I'd THINK that if it will hold air, it will hold
> > fluid.  This thing is only 24 bucks and I can build
> > the cylinder for next to nothing so it could be a
> > good
> > solution for all of us with these hydralic windows
> > lifts.
> >
> > Your thoughts please.
> >
> > Kerry
> >
> >
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