Controlling 12V DC Solenoids
I've purchased 2x 12v DC solenoids after reading a guide relating to garden irrigation online. The guide is over 3 years old and I've since read that this fibaro relay switch will not work with DC; is this still true? Should I be looking at a different product? Do fibaro offer any alternative products I could use to achieve the same goal? Or should I look to purchase AC solenoids or perhaps a higher voltage?
Thanks
Yes, I am aware of that possibility but (a) I was specifically referring to the FGS-2x4 series and (b) some countries require a certain distance between the 12V and the 230 V circuits. In Belgium you would not be allowed to use a relay with insufficient creepage and clearance in case the 12 or 24 V used in "wet areas".
The circuit can be connected as you depicted, but it is not (always) considered safe... The idea is that due to pollution and moisture a small leakage current might de