Solenoid for fuge shutoff

lapin · 08/18/2018, 07:31 PM

I am looking for a solenoid to shut off feed to my remote fuge in case the drain gets plugged. No room for a backup emergency drain. 1/2 " feed line. Apex can control this via a EB8 to cycle it on and off. So 120V, 1/2" in and out, for use with salt water. Im not looking for a cheapo.. I need one thats reliable. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

mcgyvr · 08/19/2018, 07:51 AM

https://www.wicvalve.com

lapin · 08/19/2018, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

https://www.wicvalve.com

Tanks, that will work

tkeracer619 · 08/27/2018, 12:09 AM

I'm not sure a solenoid valve is the proper way to go. We have some actuated gate and ball valves at work that would likely be more suited for the job.

I'd think you would want an actuated ball valve. Solenoid valves rely on plungers but once the seats get dirty they won't seal. Actuated ball valves in the normally open position don't have the moving surfaces exposed while open.

https://pvcpipesupplies.com/12in-hay...tb1050ste.html

08/18/2018, 07:31 PM	#1
lapin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 801	Solenoid for fuge shutoff I am looking for a solenoid to shut off feed to my remote fuge in case the drain gets plugged. No room for a backup emergency drain. 1/2 " feed line. Apex can control this via a EB8 to cycle it on and off. So 120V, 1/2" in and out, for use with salt water. Im not looking for a cheapo.. I need one thats reliable. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. __________________ Tank sizes, 2-10's a 55 and one that's about 500gal Current Tank Info: Interior decorating happening

08/19/2018, 07:51 AM	#2
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08/27/2018, 12:09 AM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I'm not sure a solenoid valve is the proper way to go. We have some actuated gate and ball valves at work that would likely be more suited for the job. I'd think you would want an actuated ball valve. Solenoid valves rely on plungers but once the seats get dirty they won't seal. Actuated ball valves in the normally open position don't have the moving surfaces exposed while open. https://pvcpipesupplies.com/12in-hay...tb1050ste.html __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.