OpenSprinkler Forums Hardware Questions OpenSprinkler Pi (OSPi) Relay board that works with DC solonaid ? Re: Re: Relay board that works with DC solonaid ?

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scottsh
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If you’re working entirely with DC then a transistor would work just as well and be a lot cheaper. Something like a 2N2222 would work, depending on how much current your solenoid pulls.

I see some 9v solenoids that only need 240mA so an 800mA transistor would work.

Scott