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Solenoid Valve

  • 17-09-2014 8:26pm
    #1
    karltimber
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 1,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    HI,

    I have a fishtank and a pond and the valves for the supply is in an ackward place.
    so I want to install an on/off solenoid valve on the supply to these tanks, with a simple switch to turn them on or off.
    The valves will be on a mains water supply - 1/2".

    Can anyone rec a cheap valve that will do this for me.
    A quick search produces this - so any help would be appreciated.

    Thx

    K


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  • #2
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    A simple enough solenoid valve similar to one I've used before.
    But instead of that, why not fit a simple lever valve in a more accessible location?


  • #3
    karltimber
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 1,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭karltimber


    K.Flyer wrote: »
    A simple enough solenoid valve similar to one I've used before.
    But instead of that, why not fit a simple lever valve in a more accessible location?

    thx - what solenoid valves are they. 12v supply ?
    Was going to add in a ball-valve but a switch will make it easier for the miss'.


  • #4
    K.Flyer
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    karltimber wrote: »
    thx - what solenoid valves are they. 12v supply ?
    Was going to add in a ball-valve but a switch will make it easier for the miss'.

    The ones I used were 230v, got them from Modern Plant on the Naas Rd. I don't remember how much they were, but I think that they were cheap enough.
    You will just need to buy two 1/2" 311 connections from your local plumbing supplier and screw them into the valve body using ptfe tape, that and your electrical connection and your good to go.
    Though you might want to consult an electrician regarding the electrical supply if its going to be outdoors.


  • #5
    karltimber
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 1,922 Mod ✭✭✭✭karltimber


    Thx KF

    any of these on the Danfloss website look like the one you used - so many to choose from.
    appreciate the info.
    The reason Danfoss website - seems Modern Plant sell these. will email them also.

    K


  • #6
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    I remembered when I used it last and dug out the invoice.
    Modern Plant 01-4591344

    MPL Code (modern plant code) 042U4014
    Danfoss EV220A 1/2" SOL.VALVE O.A.G.W
    0.2 - 16 bar Brass NBR N/C
    (WRAS Approved)
    You will also need two other parts to make up the unit.
    MPL Code 042N0840
    Danfoss 'AM' Coil 230 VAC DIN SPADE
    MPL Code 042N0156-A
    Danfoss PLUG EN175301-803

    Plus the two 1/2" 311 connectors.

    Total for everything was just under 40.00 euro.
    Hope that helps.


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  • #7
    jeepers101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭jeepers101


    You could also us something like this. No wiring necessary but the switch would need to be relatively close to the valve.

    m.ebay.co.uk/itm/171459881646?nav=SEARCH

    www.surestop.co.uk


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