Just be sure to use a TVS across the solenoid coil, it will help protect
your mosfet.  P6KE18CA is what I like to use across the coil (12V).

Regards,
Bob

On 3/16/06, Tim ODriscoll <tim@stokepogesway.net> wrote:
>
>
> Well, it seems my salesman neglected to tell me there's a solenoid on
> the powerpack itself for switching power to the pump. The unit's just
> arrived and I see no point in switching the main feed to the pump when
> that's what the solenoid's for. The solenoid's coil is showing up at
> 6.2ohms, so it's only a couple of amps at 12v. Quite easy with bog
> standard relays or FETs...
>
> Thanks very much chaps,
>
> Tim
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