actuated valve for topoff

[DonW]

Reed that other valve has brass inside, which is a derivitve of copper. Not so good. So I just found this one that is all plastic and some stainless steel. http://www.purewater4u.com/store/Aquatec.shtml It is down on the page and is 24vdc.

here are the specs

Electronic Shut-Off Valve


Distinguishing Features
Conserves water
Positive shut-off
Compact design
Plastic valve body
Low power
Cool running
Hermetically protected electronics for long life

Technical Specifications
WETTED MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION: Polypropylene, EPDM, 300 and 400 Series Stainless Steel.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: ESO 460: 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 mA; ESO DC-100: 24 VAC or VDC, 120 mA
INLET PRESSURE/ORIFICE: ESO 460: 45 psi max. with .093" dia. orifice; ESO 460: 100 psi max. with .062" dia. orifice; ESO DC-100: 100 psi max. with .093" dia. orifice.
FITTINGS: 1/4" black inlet and 1/4" white outlet Jaco fittings as standard. 1/4" gray John Guest fittings optionally available at slight cost

The pintle is just coated like all the rest. A solid SS pintle can't be pushed or pulled with a electomagnet which is what a solenoid valve is. Although I would not run sw through any solenoid most of them are fine for rodi pre and post. I just compared a new one to one that is now 10 years old and can't tell the difference. Absolutely no wear what so ever.

Don

 

[dgasmd]

This little thing may be a great option for folks with wetnecks. Put one on and it comes on like 6-8 times per day for a couple of minutes to basicly rinse off the neck instead of running a wet neck all the time. I may look into this one.

 

[big t]

What is the disadvantage to running your wetneck all the time? If you don't have it on and then turn it on dosn't it go crazy blowing a lot of extra foam out?