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Old 01-29-2022, 11:58 AM   #1
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Leon, I think the ST 53 is for Negative ground only.
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I don't think solenoids are polarity sensitive.
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Default Re: solenoid with start button

I think some make their connection when the small wire is negative, and the others when the small wire is positive. I'm no electrician, just my observation when testing them.
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I don't think solenoids are polarity sensitive.

I surely can NOT imagine any reason why a solenoid would be polarity sensitive. That coil is only wanting to complete a circuit. DD

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