Replacing 120 VDC solenoid valve with 120 VAC

[helpyou]

HI,

If we replace 120 VDC solenoid valve with 120 VAC. Will it be powered, not powered or damaged? Any small modification we can do to make it work?

Thank you

 

[Compositepro]

If you supply DC to an AC coil it will burn up. Current in an AC coil is limited by its impedance, which is a function of resistance and inductance. Resistance causes heating and power loss so inductance is used as the main limit to ac current. Inductance does not limit DC current flow.

 

[danw2]

Many solenoid valve vendors offer replaceable and/or interchangeable coils. You might investigate that option.