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I am trying to use an outdoor PIR sensor to activate a solenoid valve.
The PIR sensor is an exterior type, that is generally used to activate lights. It operates off 240 Volt AC (I am in the UK).
The solenoid valve also operates off 240 Volt AC.
My question is: do I need to place a diode across the solenoid, to protect the PIR circuit from "back EMF"?
Advice on this matter would be appreciated.
The PIR sensor is an exterior type, that is generally used to activate lights. It operates off 240 Volt AC (I am in the UK).
The solenoid valve also operates off 240 Volt AC.
My question is: do I need to place a diode across the solenoid, to protect the PIR circuit from "back EMF"?
Advice on this matter would be appreciated.