Kerry;
I think that you could probably make a 12V solenoid work without a problem
on a six volt system. A solenoid is basically an electromagnet with an iron
or steel slug riding inside of it, as long as it has enough current going
through it to produce a field it will work. The voltage rating is the
maximum safe level at which the solenoid can operate without burning out, it
doesn't mean that it won't work with less.
Converting six volts D.C to a higher voltage is a tricky business. The D.C
has to be converted into a pulsating voltage first and then to be run
through a transformer to step it up, this is accomplished with an inverter
circuit. The trouble is that most inverter circuits are designed to step up
a voltage a great deal more then from six to twelve volts, usually 6 or 12
volts dc to 110 volts A.C. A circuit could definitely be made for this
purpose but the time and cost would not make it worthwhile when the solenoid
would likely work without it. If it doesn't it would be easier to add
another six volt battery in series with the car batteries and the window
switches to make up for it. I am quite surprised that there are no 6.3V
solenoids available as it was a common voltage in electronics, even with
solid state for a long time.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A left Side Taillight bezel and Other Trim Parts
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