1/4" water solenoids reviseted!

[sphelps]

Have you guys considered using rainbird sprinkler valves? Typically they sell for about $20 a piece but they will require reducers to 1/4" lines and a 24VAC adapter. So they will be a little higher than the budget but I'm not sure if you can find a wholesale lot of them and save some money on a group order.

The reason I suggest them is they may be more reliable.

• They have a 5 year warranty
• Guaranteed to fail in off position
• Been around a long time and widely used
• The solenoid can be replaced very easily
• All parts can be found locally if required

The valves also allow you to manually open them when required and have a bleed valve. I've used these valves in many top off and water change systems, including my own, and have never had an issue. Some are well over 5 years old.

[banditpowdercoat]

Ya My main issue is Cost. And these valves I am looking at will fail in the off position as well, 12,24,110v options, smaller. no reducers needed, I will warranty, and did I mention cheaper?

Originally Posted by sphelps

Have you guys considered using rainbird sprinkler valves? Typically they sell for about $20 a piece but they will require reducers to 1/4" lines and a 24VAC adapter. So they will be a little higher than the budget but I'm not sure if you can find a wholesale lot of them and save some money on a group order.

The reason I suggest them is they may be more reliable.

• They have a 5 year warranty
• Guaranteed to fail in off position
• Been around a long time and widely used
• The solenoid can be replaced very easily
• All parts can be found locally if required

The valves also allow you to manually open them when required and have a bleed valve. I've used these valves in many top off and water change systems, including my own, and have never had an issue. Some are well over 5 years old.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Ya My main issue is Cost. And these valves I am looking at will fail in the off position as well, 12,24,110v options, smaller. no reducers needed, I will warranty, and did I mention cheaper?

Do you have a link?

[banditpowdercoat]

I posted valve specifications earlier on in this thread

http://www.banditpowdercoat.com/Down...ifications.doc

You will not find a link to a retail outlet for these as I am dealing direct with manufactures

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

I posted valve specifications earlier on in this thread

http://www.banditpowdercoat.com/Down...ifications.doc

You will not find a link to a retail outlet for these as I am dealing direct with manufactures

So how do we know it's reliable? Who do we warranty the product through? Who's the manufacturer? Who do they sell to?

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by sphelps

So how do we know it's reliable? Who do we warranty the product through? Who's the manufacturer? Who do they sell to?

They sell to me, I will warranty! I have been assured of reliability

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

They sell to me, I will warranty! I have been assured of reliability

They only sell to you, and you'll warranty?? Why on earth would you do that? Not exactly what I would call a reliable product. I think I'll stick with the proven local product that only costs a few bucks more. Thanks for answering my questions.