Thread: How to hook up a manual trigger to a solenoid.

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I am hoping someone will be able to help me with this, I am trying to hook up a push button manual trigger to a 110 v Solenoid for prop control. If someone could help with me this I would really appreciate it.

Thank you.

Do you know how to read the schematic for wiring the solenoid? If you do, just break the positive (+) or hot input wire with the momentary switch. Hope that helps.

Ron

Pushbutton I use 10amp for 120v

Lets say you have a basic 120v plug in to activate solenoid.

Cut both ends off of an extension cord. Strip and wire the one end to the pushbutton. Solder and tube shrink the connection.

Use a razor and split the solenoid wire down the center. Cut one side of this wire..it does not matter which you pick. Wire strip these two sides.

Now wire the other side of the extension cord to each of these. Solder and shrink wrap or wire nut these connections. I would solder but that is just me.

Now plug in the solenoid and nothing will happen until you press the pushbutton to complete circuit.

Originally Posted by LADYHAUNT

I am hoping someone will be able to help me with this, I am trying to hook up a push button manual trigger to a 110 v Solenoid for prop control. If someone could help with me this I would really appreciate it.

Thank you.

If you go to the link below you will see a video showing what you need. It's towards the end.
Good Luck
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