Bad Battery?

[athomas]

Here's a question: Why did AGD need to use 14 AAA batteries to make a battery pack. I know they wanted the high voltage to operate the solenoid because it's so huge...but why 14 AAAs? Wouldn't 2 nine volts have provided the necessary power? I'm sure you'd have had to replace/charge them more frequently, but it would have weighed at least half a pound less.

Are there mods that let you use lighter batteries?

Unfortunately, 9v rechargeables don't have the necessary C-rating to provide enough current.

[athomas]

I'm the only mag fan in my area. The solenoid fires with the valve out and my finger on the sear. Once the valve is in and air on it will not. Seems like weak battery. Do the solenoids work then completely quit if they go bad? Trying to find someone to build a battery locally tomorrow.

Solenoids usually fail completely when they do go bad. I suspect the solenoid is fine.

You mentioned that the sear is the correct length. It should be 3.005" from the end of the clevis to the tip of the solenoid plunger. If it is too short, it will be weak.

[kwik175]

I double checked the sear length. It seems ok. I am stumped at this point. I guess I will send it to Tuna since I want it x-modded anyways. Thanks for all the help guys.