Solenoid Vavle

[koossa]

Good day!

I want to build my own solenoid valve or any way to open a water flow in the garden.
Is this possible or easy to do?

Thank you very much

Koossa

[aratti]

Yes it si possible, but you will end up with an unreliable stuff that will cost you 10 times a comercial one.

Al.

[koossa]

Thank you very much aratti!

What can I search for to get the correct solenoid valve, because if I search on google for solenoid valve I get a lot of industrial stuff with very expensive prices.

[Darrel Taylor]

For residential garden use, search for "Irrigation Valve".

Rainbird is a big brand.
http://www.rainbird.com
http://www.rainbird.com/landscape/products/valves/index.htm

[Chard]

You might find residential garden valves fit your need. Here's a link that list several makes:

http://www.sprinkler.com/buy/residential_valves

[Archangel]

If you want a smaller non regulated, non adjustable alternative to " Garden Valves ", automatic Dishwashers and Clothes washing machines use some tidy little 120v solenoid valves. Get them from a salvaged machine or from the Appliance Parts Store. Here is a link to a vendor offering a typical unit, I posted this link so you can see what it looks like:
http://www.partselect.com/PartDetail.aspx?Inventory=356137&SourceCode=8

[koossa]

Thank you very much!!

[martinfreye]

Hi,

We supply arange of solenoid valves from stock, please have a look at www.solenoidvalvesuk.com and use the drop down boxes on the right hand side to get what you want, or enter in the "Search by part number" PU225 and PU220. this will bring up 3 data sheets and prices.

Some things to think about. If mains water pressure you can use the PU225 series, perhaps the 1/2" BSP one. this will give you good flow. Regarding voltage, if possible use a low voltage DC as it's water. 12vDC is no problem for this valve. If you use 240vAC you should ensure a GOOD earth or, preferably, an RCB circuit breaker for protection. You can fit a timer too.

If you have any questions, or would like advice, please ring us at 0800 080 7799 (UK) or +44 117 9415814 from abroad.

Kind regards

Martin :)


Good day!

I want to build my own solenoid valve or any way to open a water flow in the garden.
Is this possible or easy to do?

Thank you very much

Koossa

[koossa]

Thank you very much Martin, will have a look!!