1/4" water solenoids reviseted!

[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.

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by sphelps

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.

Do you have something against me? It seems every post of mine you reply on it is something Negative.

Of coarse they don't ONLY sell to me. they are a OEM supplier. I don;t know their other contracts because that most likely is privileged information.

I'll warranty because I stand behind what I sell! If there's issues I will replace them.

I'm trying to start a product line here of something more affordable and more directed at the Reefing hobby. Something people can use without having to try and source this part, find that adapter, solder a plug on etc.

Do you think everything we buy is 100% made by the company that sells the product? Look at vehicles for example. Heck, I bet Rainbird does not even make 100% of the parts themselves for those valves you specify.

Think what you want, buy what you want, it's up to you but please don't go downtalking my product before you have even used it.