I think it would be more realistic to use 8-AA cells, rechargable if you must, but those will only give you about 9.6V (at a mAh rating from 800-1000mAh), if you use Alkaline, you will get about 12V(+/-) at a regular mAh rating (around 500mAh or less?).bio88-
sounds like you might have already done what I am trying to start. What stroke is your solenoid? Where did you find it?
I need a simple push solenoid with a stroke of an inch or more and would like to run it off a 9v battery. Will need to push a few pounds for a brief moment. Is this realistic?