Thread: Solenoid question

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Hey everyone,

I have purchased two solenoid starter kits (one single and one double actiong) from frightprops. I am amature at best re compressed air. My question is can I tee off each solenoid and activate two props per solenoid?

They are industrial type cylinders with approximately 8" throw, lifting severed heads that don't weigh much.

Also, my Flex ECT is not working, nor has it ever for that matter. Could anyone recommend a cheap EASY TO USE controller + motion sensor that is still available this close to Halloween?

Thanks everyone

The quick answer to the solenoid is yes. What exactly are you trying to do?

Well in the past I have ran four props, without any timer or solenoids. I connected them all to the main compressor hose, and controlled the air flow w a shut off valve I installed at the end of the tube. All four props activated at the same time but it was better then nothing.

So this year I ordered the two kits that I mentioned above. I have a FLEX ECT which just isn't working properly.

I would like to replace the sensor on my ECT with a trigger, or wireless remote.

Again, it looks like they will all be going off at the same time but I really don't have a choice, or do I?

I have gone over this stuff year after year and just can not get it down. I would lover for kids to walk up to my props and have them go off on their own but I just cant get the ECT sensor to work,

Is this common, or do others get as frustrated as me to?

ALso, just confirm..Each prop needs it's own ECT to go off on its own?