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12v solenoid switch

Started by DEMPSEY, August 10, 2013, 01:23:33 PM

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johnrm

Just the Actuators.
I tested one.
These are 4 wire Actuators.
Apply 220v to Live and Neutral causes actuator to turn 90deg anticlockwise. Resistance changes across grey and Orange.
It takes about 30 secs to turn.
Remove power and it takes about 15 sec to return.
(I am guessing the time, I did not measure this)
They are yours but use them or pass them on and you MUST post pics.
Whereabouts are you in case there are pigeons flying?
If not, I will weigh them and check postage.

christhebrewer

I'm in Bray. Will they work on regular ball valves?

johnrm

Not easily.

The Actuators rotates a slot which is about 2mm x 10mm (guessing) so the ball valve would need a tongue more or less that size.
I'm pretty sure the last BV that I played with had an 8mm nyloc nut, and the BV handle interface was square.

Plus the Actuator needs to be mounted securely so that it does not rotate.

christhebrewer

It would probably be better to use the complete valve that Dempsey has. I know I could adapt that actuator to fit a regular valve but I'm getting lazy in my old age  (or is that sensible?). Maybe someone else will take it on? Thanks anyway John!