electric soleniod valve

[scott_fx]

I'm in the final stage of my ballast system; the plumbing, and i was considering going with solenoid valves instead of the standard manual shut off valves. these valves are normally closed so if i lose power they'll automatically cut off...which should be a good thing. the only two downsides i can think of is cost and figuring out the thread issue. besides those, can you guys think of anything wrong with this method?

[Chia]

I'm in the final stage of my ballast system; the plumbing, and i was considering going with solenoid valves instead of the standard manual shut off valves. these valves are normally closed so if i lose power they'll automatically cut off...which should be a good thing. the only two downsides i can think of is cost and figuring out the thread issue. besides those, can you guys think of anything wrong with this method?

solenoid valves are a great idea, just make sure you get the quarter turn valve type and not the diaphragm type.

[scott_fx]

I'm in the final stage of my ballast system; the plumbing, and i was considering going with solenoid valves instead of the standard manual shut off valves. these valves are normally closed so if i lose power they'll automatically cut off...which should be a good thing. the only two downsides i can think of is cost and figuring out the thread issue. besides those, can you guys think of anything wrong with this method?

solenoid valves are a great idea, just make sure you get the quarter turn valve type and not the diaphragm type.

since i'm pretty ignorant on this subject. what makes the 1/4 turn better?

[skicrave]

Are you thinking one main valve instead of a manual ball valve, or one for each bag to prevent siphoning?

[scott_fx]

Are you thinking one main valve instead of a manual ball valve, or one for each bag to prevent siphoning?

thinking about one main for each thru-hull instead ofa manual ball valve

[Chia]

I'm in the final stage of my ballast system; the plumbing, and i was considering going with solenoid valves instead of the standard manual shut off valves. these valves are normally closed so if i lose power they'll automatically cut off...which should be a good thing. the only two downsides i can think of is cost and figuring out the thread issue. besides those, can you guys think of anything wrong with this method?

solenoid valves are a great idea, just make sure you get the quarter turn valve type and not the diaphragm type.

since i'm pretty ignorant on this subject. what makes the 1/4 turn better?

the flow is straight thru. i made a manifold with solenoid diaphragm valves and ended up having to rip it out.

[scott_fx]

I'm in the final stage of my ballast system; the plumbing, and i was considering going with solenoid valves instead of the standard manual shut off valves. these valves are normally closed so if i lose power they'll automatically cut off...which should be a good thing. the only two downsides i can think of is cost and figuring out the thread issue. besides those, can you guys think of anything wrong with this method?

solenoid valves are a great idea, just make sure you get the quarter turn valve type and not the diaphragm type.

since i'm pretty ignorant on this subject. what makes the 1/4 turn better?

the flow is straight thru. i made a manifold with solenoid diaphragm valves and ended up having to rip it out.

impressive. do you have any links to the replacement solenoid valves that you ended up using?

also, i did a quick search but didn't find an an install thread with your setup. I'm all for copying a design that has already been proven.

[Chia]

I'm in the final stage of my ballast system; the plumbing, and i was considering going with solenoid valves instead of the standard manual shut off valves. these valves are normally closed so if i lose power they'll automatically cut off...which should be a good thing. the only two downsides i can think of is cost and figuring out the thread issue. besides those, can you guys think of anything wrong with this method?

solenoid valves are a great idea, just make sure you get the quarter turn valve type and not the diaphragm type.

since i'm pretty ignorant on this subject. what makes the 1/4 turn better?

the flow is straight thru. i made a manifold with solenoid diaphragm valves and ended up having to rip it out.

impressive. do you have any links to the replacement solenoid valves that you ended up using?

also, i did a quick search but didn't find an an install thread with your setup. I'm all for copying a design that has already been proven.

the idea was ok, but it is more work than necessary, i am now a believer in 1 fill pump and 1 drain pump per bag, clean and simple.

[scott_fx]

I'm in the final stage of my ballast system; the plumbing, and i was considering going with solenoid valves instead of the standard manual shut off valves. these valves are normally closed so if i lose power they'll automatically cut off...which should be a good thing. the only two downsides i can think of is cost and figuring out the thread issue. besides those, can you guys think of anything wrong with this method?

solenoid valves are a great idea, just make sure you get the quarter turn valve type and not the diaphragm type.

since i'm pretty ignorant on this subject. what makes the 1/4 turn better?

the flow is straight thru. i made a manifold with solenoid diaphragm valves and ended up having to rip it out.

impressive. do you have any links to the replacement solenoid valves that you ended up using?

also, i did a quick search but didn't find an an install thread with your setup. I'm all for copying a design that has already been proven.

the idea was ok, but it is more work than necessary, i am now a believer in 1 fill pump and 1 drain pump per bag, clean and simple.

oh i thought you redid the system with the 1/4 turn solenoid valves.

Edited March 24, 2009 by scott_fx