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singletrakmind
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Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

12/18/2008 8:22 PM

I need a 1/2" or 3/4" NPT solenoid valve, AC or DC actuated, preferably N/O, for a small scale project I am working on and I don't want to put a lot of money into it. ASCO and other big name manufatures of industrial solenoid valves have what I need but they are $300+. I only need something for a residential use so it doesn't need to be so robust. Does anyone know of a place or manufacture that has more affordable solenoid valves for the pipe size I need? Thanks.
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Re: Looking for inexpensive solenoid valve

12/18/2008 8:40 PM

Go to ebay.com, that great flea market of the internet, and type "Solenoid Valve" in the search window. Find one you like and bid on it. If you don't get the first one, there will be another. If you keep loosing, bid HIGHER and soon a box with a solenoid valve inside will arrive at your house.

There are other auction sites, some lean more to industrial type stuff but you can't beat the 'bay for just plain old variety. If you only have $10.00 bid $10.00 if it is the valve you want.

Good luck!
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Re: Looking for inexpensive solenoid valve

12/19/2008 5:42 AM

Thanks for the Ebay tip. I use ebay a lot I just had not thought about it for the solenoid valves. Thanks again!
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Re: Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

12/20/2008 12:27 AM

Try a lawn sprinkler valve, available at Home Depot, about 25 bucks, 24VAC

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Re: Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

12/20/2008 12:48 AM

I use a lot of solenoids that do what you require. I purchase mine from Grainger.
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Re: Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

12/20/2008 10:37 AM

Try Sporlan , Danfos or Alco
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Re: Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

12/20/2008 11:14 AM

I've got several valves of that size with various coil voltages both AC and DC just sitting around. I could send you one if you'de like. What body material and seal material are you needing?
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singletrakmind
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Re: Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

12/21/2008 8:07 AM

AcesFull - thanks for the offer but I have found what I was looking for on ebay and other places the nice people here have told me about. I appreciate you replying to my question and your offer.

God Bless...
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Re: Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

12/22/2008 11:53 AM

Go to www.dwyer.com. They sell direct and most of their stuff is right off the shelf. They have a lot of very inexpensive solenoid valves, among other items too.

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Re: Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

12/25/2008 8:24 PM

Whatcha makin?

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Re: Looking for Inexpensive Solenoid Valve

01/02/2009 7:28 AM

A water shut off on my parents water line. They are not able to go to the basement to cut the water off when they leave so I am installing a zone valve and a switch to shut off the water.

Thanks to everyone for their input. I appreciate it.

Hope y'all have a happy new year.
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