Dwayne Reid wrote:
> Easiest fix is a MOV across the solenoid coil, as close to the
> soleinoid as possible.  Standard treatment for us - it works well.

Yes, I agree this would work, but I worry that the problem isn't really
solved; only hidden.  What you will have done is fix the source of the
interference, leaving the remainder of the circuit susceptible to it.

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