Water Change Solenoid

[cdub]

I am looking for some help in determining what type of solenoid I need to purchase to finalize the setup for water change make up. Currently I have a 32 gal brute trash can with a float switch from BRS that cuts off the water when it reaches the float. This works ok, but I would like to get a solenoid with a timer to put upstream of the floatswitch which I can set for 10 hours(normally takes 9 hours to fill up brute) in order to have some redundancy to prevent spills. I am pretty handy putting things together, but sorting through grainger trying to find the correct switch or timer is not my specialty.

I have 1/4'' tubing running to the brute, so if the solenoid was threaded and I could screw in JG fittings that would be ideal.

 

[livingroomocean]

http://autotopoff.com/solenoid/">http://autotopoff.com/solenoid/</a>

check this one out - this is what I use with the APEX Neptune

 

[jj ocean]

LivingRoomOcean;623880 wrote: http://autotopoff.com/solenoid/">http://autotopoff.com/solenoid/</a>

check this one out - this is what I use with the APEX Neptune[/QUOTE]

+1 on autotopoff.com solenoid ... running the same one to control 2 top-off systems and kalk dosing. Good idea to get redunency - I use it, high/low float switches and float valves all backing each other up.

 

[cdub]

exactly what i was looking for, thank you!

 

[wmboots]

the link does not open for me where did you purchase or where did you find this solenoid

 

[schwaggs]

Sorry for digging this old thread up but I am looking for a reliable 120V solenoid to replace the unit I got from McMaster that only lasted a year before leaking.

How have the autotopoff.com solenoids been lasting?

Anyone have a solenoid they have been using with good results?

 

[grouper therapy]

Mine has for top off application . Using one for a rodi shutoff valves should probably be a normally closed and have a continuous duty rating.
something like this

 

[rdnelson]

grouper therapy;692338 wrote: Mine has for top off application . Using one for a rodi shutoff valves should probably be a normally closed and have a continuous duty rating.
something like this http://www.stcvalve.com/solenoid_valve_specifications_dimensions_2P_series.htm">http://www.stcvalve.com/solenoid_valve_specifications_dimensions_2P_series.htm</a>[/QUOTE]

+1 If you go normally closed and the power source fails, it will "Fail Safe" and turn the water source off.

 

[schwaggs]

grouper therapy;692338 wrote: Mine has for top off application . Using one for a rodi shutoff valves should probably be a normally closed and have a continuous duty rating.
something like this http://www.stcvalve.com/solenoid_valve_specifications_dimensions_2P_series.htm">http://www.stcvalve.com/solenoid_valve_specifications_dimensions_2P_series.htm</a>[/QUOTE]

I will give them a try, thanks!

 

[lilrobb]

I got mine off ebay for like 10$