http://www.piranha-evil.com/Mini.htmthe problem is i have just paid 160 for the gun of this forum and i cannot get hold of philby and if i put another 100 quid in another solenoid i may aswell bought a brand new one for 275...
They are around £30 ish max, I understand your point though. If I were you I would send it back to the seller and explain that it is not a working product, and either have it fixed, or get a refund.
If he is not replying, ask Robbo to help, he is pretty handy in that department