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U.S. Solid 3/8' Solenoid Valve - 12V DC Stainless Steel Electric Solenoid Valve, Normally Closed, Viton Seal

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About this item

  • Constructed of industrial grade stainless steel, this valve is corrosion resistant, more conducive for welding, optimal for higher temperature projects, and can be used with gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene oil, natural gas, air etc. What is more, this valve can be used with projects involving drinking water or other water projects.
  • This valve was manufactured with a VITON seal. VITON is the most durable and high performance rubber material with the ability to resist high temperatures and corrosive chemicals and other fluids like gasoline, diesel fuel, oils, and lubricants.
  • This highly responsive valve will open and close in less than 1 second when actuated; meaning it will open or close the flow instantaneously when energized or de-energized. Also, our U.S. SOLID engineers have determined that the life cycle of this valve is well over a million cycles with proper operating conditions and maintenance.
  • PLEASE NOTE: This valve is NOT a continuous duty valve and should NOT be in continuous use for more than 8 hours in a single cycle; to do so will shorten the life of the valve and may cause the core of the valve to burn out. If you need a continuous duty valve for your project please search for our U.S. SOLID Motorized Ball Valves.
  • As with all U.S. SOLID products, this valve comes with a ONE YEAR WARRANTY. If the valve does become defective within the first year of purchase, U.S. SOLID will gladly replace it.


Product Description

U.S. Solid 3/8" 12V DC Normally Closed Solenoid Valve, VITON gasket

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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.

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Specifications

Model USS2-00120
Size 3/8"
Flow Aperture 4 mm
Body Material Stainless Steel
Gasket / Diaphragm / Seal VITON
Rated Voltage DC 12V
Current 1.5 A
Power 18 W
Operation Type Semi-direct
Operation Mode Normally Closed
Operational Pressure Range For water and air: 0 to 128 PSI. For oil: 0 to 99 PSI
Flow Capacity 0.6 gallons per minute (GPM) of water at 60℉ with a pressure drop of 1 PSI
Flow Value 0.6 Cv
Operational Temperature 14 ℉ to 248 ℉
Applications diesel fuel, kerosine, alcohol etc.
Applicable Liquid Viscosity < 20 cst
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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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Francisco J. Enriquez
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
Along with an automatic controller. I used home assistant. When the light is turned on or off, the water valve opens for 5 minutes, giving enough time to fill the tank. Afterwards it shuts off.