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    driving solenoids with a solid state relay

    I need to pulse a pair of 12vDC solenoids at about 500 strokes per minute. I can use a 555 timer to drive a solid state relay but am concerned that voltage spikes coming back from the solenoids will damage the SSR. The solenoids draw 4amps and my SSR is rated for 10A. Are simple diodes enough...

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