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U.S. Solid 1/4" 110VAC Normally Closed Solenoid Valve, VITON gasket
The U.S. Solid motorized solenoid valve features a stainless steel body for general outdoor and indoor use. It is favored by customers for DIY projects, medium temperature and chemical applications, as well as flow control for irrigation, reverse osmosis and motorcycle systems.
Direction of the Flow
Most U.S. Solid Valves are UNIDIRECTIONAL
Make a note of the arrow on your valve. Most U.S. Solid valves are unidirectional. This means they are intended to flow in one direction only, in the direction of the arrow. If connected in opposite directions, the valve will not actuate properly (will not close for Normally Closed valves). Additionally, be sure the medium passing through is filtered. If not, particles will cling to the gasket over time, which can cause it to not seal properly.
THREADING
U.S. Solid Valves follow National Standards for pipe thread. We suggest the use of Teflon tape to ensure the seal of the NPT threading. The tapered male and female thread form angled surfaces that with increased torque squeeze the Teflon tape resulting in a tight seal.
OVERHEATING
These valves should be energized for less than 8 hours. While most do not have more than 18W of power, the coils are in a contained area and can burn out if energized for too long. We suggest a computer fan to keep the coil cool if necessary to energize continuously for extended periods.
POLARITY
- For valves with 2 wires, the valve will actuate regardless of which terminal each wire is connected to (+ or -). Some units include a ground wire. Open up the connector and look for the ground symbol (as shown in the corner).
- For valves with a ground wire, please be sure to ground the valve.
GASOLINE and PRESSURE WARNING
- NBR gaskets should not be used with gasoline, kerosene, or other petroleum products. If your valve requires contact with these substances, opt for one with a VITON gasket.
- All solenoid valves need some pressure to actuate. This is especially true of pilot or indirectly operated valves.
midflamagi
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
Used this Solenoid for jewelry steamer. Worked great for about 1 year with not a lot of use. Started to see some rust on the unit as well. This was not used everyday and the steam pressure was 40psi or less.
Rjrailroadman
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
Liked compact size and bottom side mounting availability.
Q. Fleurat
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
I found the issue for the leaking valve, it was dirt build up in the valve. The build up caused the valve to not close. I am updating my rating to 4.
Oil Field Tourist
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022
Heavy duty firm click when activated
J J J
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
Used this valve to replace the valve on my outdoor wood stove (wood fired boiler) automatic water feed line
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
Works good. Fast shipping! Would buy from again.
Tom Keske
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018
This valve has only been in the system for a week. It is used to control a chlorine feeder. So far, so good.
Neil
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2018
This valve leaks when closed and has dumped 100 pounds of CO2 costing me big time.
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