How big is that solenoid valve? Did you measure the 5.4 amps or is that printed on the valve? For a 115v solenoid that is a really high current unless it has a huge coil. A typical reading after initial inrush is usually less than 1amp for a 115vac solenoid. Also it is not unusual for a breaker to appear to trip immediatley if the armature does not move when energised.
BTW in your first post you mentioned that the breaker is rated at 5amps!
Al
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Last edited by Al_The_Man; 09-09-2004 at 08:44 AM.
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