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Old 03-11-2010, 08:42 PM
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Hey Dan....do they have them in both 120 ac and 24vdc?
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Old 03-11-2010, 09:30 PM
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Hey Dan....do they have them in both 120 ac and 24vdc?
Yes, I believe they do.
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Pricing is looking a little higher than I was hoping. Looking in the $25-30CDN ea range. It's the darn shipping. I knew it would be a bit but not up to double the valve costs.


Is there still interest if they are in this price range?
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Old 03-13-2010, 01:58 PM
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Pricing is looking a little higher than I was hoping. Looking in the $25-30CDN ea range. It's the darn shipping. I knew it would be a bit but not up to double the valve costs.


Is there still interest if they are in this price range?
Hmm scratch that, maybe. Different supplier, ALOT better pricing!!!!!

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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.
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Old 03-13-2010, 04:16 PM
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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?

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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.
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Old 03-13-2010, 04:18 PM
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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?
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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
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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?
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Old 03-13-2010, 04:39 PM
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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
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