Arduino controlled 24V Pneumatic Solenoid Valve

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Hello there. Can I substitute IRFZ44N to FQP30N60L mosfet to controll a 24V Pneumatic Solenoid Valve? Also, Do I need to use a 12V regulated power supply to be able to power the 24V Solenoid Valve?

Thank you.

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Why would you like to substitute it?
And why would you try to power 24V valve vith 12V PSU?

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I can't find fqp30n60l mosfet.

I saw a video on youtube using a 12v valve and a 12v battery to power the valve with an arduino. I tried the code on the video and used a 12v PSU to power the valve but, the valve does'nt work. Even the LED on the solenoid valve coil isn't lit. So maybe I need a 24V psu for the valve?

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It's a 24V valve. Yes, you need 24V to power it.

I think maybe you mean FQP30N6006L ?

Maybe because IRFZ44N is not a logic level MOSFET, so may not fully operate the valve and may get hot during use. IRLZ44N would be a good choice.

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Oh sorry. I meant fqp30n06l. Thank you.

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Thank you. I'll try IRLZ44N instead.

I'd like to ask, what components should I use to DIY 12V to 24V power supply?

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That's the coil resistance of the valve? Or the power consumption?

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The spec of the coil is 24V 4.8W.

The PSU im using is 12V 20A.

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So the current thought the valve's coil should be 4.8/24 = 0.2A

Look for a "boost" or "step-up" voltage converter module. Since only 0.2A is required, even a small one should be enough.

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I agree, but the real answer was "because I saw in youtube"
Also it's not mentioned if this valve is 24VAC or DC. 24VAC valve supplied with 24VDC might get hot as well.

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Good point.

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sorry. the valve operates at 24V DC

the video that I watched uses FQP30N06L mosfet.

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Ok, if you feel to do extra wiring, you could use boost converter proposed by PaulRB.
But you might find some small 24V psu laying somewhere in your house. Have a look.
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something like this for example...

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You confused me in your first post. You said:

What you meant to say was "Can I substitute IRFZ44N for FQP30N60L".

Changing "to" to "for" in this context completely reverses the meaning.

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