DC Solenoid Valves
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Hey there everyone,
I'm currently working on a project to build a proof box, a low temperature oven
used to raise bread. I'm attempting to build it on 30 VDC or less. I'm having
difficulty trying to find economical solenoid valves that fit the profile.
Peter Paul Electronics have some models that fit the bill, but are at a cost of
$56.00. Does anyone know of any good suppliers? I only wish All Electronics
carried such equipment.
Hope to hear from you soon,
DAK
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I'm currently working on a project to build a proof box, a low temperature oven
used to raise bread. I'm attempting to build it on 30 VDC or less. I'm having
difficulty trying to find economical solenoid valves that fit the profile.
Peter Paul Electronics have some models that fit the bill, but are at a cost of
$56.00. Does anyone know of any good suppliers? I only wish All Electronics
carried such equipment.
Hope to hear from you soon,
DAK
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dak_esberg@y... writes:
> I'm currently working on a project to build a proof box, a low temperature
> oven used to raise bread. I'm attempting to build it on 30 VDC or less. I'm
> having difficulty trying to find economical solenoid valves that fit the
> profile. Peter Paul Electronics have some models that fit the bill, but are
at
> a cost of $56.00. Does anyone know of any good suppliers? I only wish All
> Electronics carried such equipment.
>
Please give more detail about your project...What kind of solenoid, that is,
the solenoid is a mechanical acututor, a vavle that allows ???? to pass
through?
Your DC power supply is 30 VDC? There are many inexpensive 12 volt solenoids
available. If the 30 VDC will be powering other equipment.....you can drop the
30 VDC down to 15 or so with a regulator to run the "inexpensive solenoind"
However, going from 30 to 15, you must keep in mind how much current the 15
volt part of the system will consume for power (heat sink) considerations of the
15 volt regulator, at 30 volts to 15 volts is a big drop.....
Please write back with more detail
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solenoid valve (Their p/n PV-1) that operates on 24 volts and is rated at
3.7watts.
It is used equipment, but the best part is the price -- $2.50 each. It may
not be exactly what you want, but it is cheap! If it will work for you, at
that price, order a few extras in case they need periodic replacement.
Hope that helps you get started.
Bryan Henderson
Manufacturing Design Technician
Corning Cable Systems
what size tubing do you need to use ?
what is the fluid/gas you are using ?
if you are planning on using this to regulate natural gas or propane
to the burner, you must use a valve approved for that purpose. UL
and National Underwriters for fire code and insurance reasons.
Clippard offers nice solenoids as well as Murphrey and some others.
if you are doing tiny flows and want a PCB mount there are a couple
manufactures, but you are still in the $30.00 + range.
Dave
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> Hey there everyone,
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> I'm currently working on a project to build a proof box, a low
temperature oven used to raise bread. I'm attempting to build it on
30 VDC or less. I'm having difficulty trying to find economical
solenoid valves that fit the profile. Peter Paul Electronics have
some models that fit the bill, but are at a cost of $56.00. Does
anyone know of any good suppliers? I only wish All Electronics
carried such equipment.
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> Hope to hear from you soon,
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> DAK
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