Reef safe Solenoid valve. WHere to get them??

[banditpowdercoat]

I have a Siemens LOGO I want to run for the water sys. Working on a AB SLC500 for the main tanks lighting etc too, Mayby, maybe Omron, I dunno. I just don't feel the need to have to run relays and a separate 24v elec sys for in tank stuff. Space is ALLWAYS a premium, that most people know. All the pumps are 110, the float switches, well, the ones I have are sealed really well, no worries on voltage leakage. I will be controlling 4 tanks ATO and the Res Fill /RO unit off the LOGO controller.

IF 24v are substantiallly cheaper, then I may put in a rack of relays.

[golf nut]

Don't LOGO's typically run on 5v to 24v inputs? I use prox switches rated for those parameters.

[BlueAbyss]

*tagging along*

I'm interested in reef safe solenoids for a different reason though... I may want to use them to do a surge system. Can anyone post a link to some reef safe solenoids if they've seen them online?

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by Mr OM

Don't LOGO's typically run on 5v to 24v inputs? I use prox switches rated for those parameters.

LOGO's are either 12/24 or 120/230. I got a 230 RL for a steal on ebay. Might have some more 230 RC's coming too. RC's have a clock and calender in them. You could do Lighting cycles with a RC. Thats the next plan

[BC564]

so why not just put in a GFCI breaker to supply the solenoid power supply....and done....or am I missing something?

[BC564]

check these guys out.....

http://www.ascovalve.com/

[BlueAbyss]

Originally Posted by BC564

check these guys out.....

http://www.ascovalve.com/

Thanks, very helpful... I don't think I'll be able to find a 1" solenoid for corrosive fluids though They do have a 3/4" one but part of the housing on it is brass.

[BC564]

They will have anything you need for any application....teflon ....stainless....they got it all

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by BC564

so why not just put in a GFCI breaker to supply the solenoid power supply....and done....or am I missing something?

Nothing to do with GFCI, in fact, I dont run them. Just more personal preference

But I am just looking for 1/4" solenoids, 120v that can be used for the RO water and won't contaminate it. May have found some with www.plastomatic.com

[BC564]

Asco also has plastic body valves.....you name it


here is the catalog.....and they are great people to deal with

http://www.ascovalve.com/Application...o_catalog.aspx