I haven't used a solenoid valve before, but the performance and ease-of-use of this little valve was outstanding, to say the least. Simply blew me away!
I wanted a leak-proof water valve with 1/4" inlet and outlet that can be electrically controlled for a indoor plant watering system I'm building. Came across this and ordered it because it had a low cost. Connected to a 1/4" OD pipe with a small pump to test with a 12V power supply.
First, connecting the pipe was intuitive and very easy. Just slide the blue clip out, push the pipe in (push a little hard to make it go all the way in), and slide the blue clip back in; that's it. It connects solidly and does not come out (I pulled hard and it stayed in like magic). When inserting the pipe you encounter one place where you feel like you hit the end, but you have to keep pushing harder to make it go further until it finally stops going further in. Removing the pipe is just as easy... slide out the blue clip, press the collar in, and pull the pipe out. That easy.
Second, when the pump started no water came out as expected (because it is Normally Closed type - NC). When I applied 12V to the 2 terminals of the solenoid, water suddenly started coming out. There was no single drop that leaked from anywhere. Amazing!!! Also, there was no noticeable noice when activated... it just works like magic. I only used it for a short while. During that time I did not notice any heat coming from anywhere.
This is simply an incredible achievement in engineering, if you ask me... super easy to connect/disconnect, no leaks, silent, no heat, and does exactly what it says, for a low cost. WOW!!!
| Material | PP plastic |
|---|---|
| Brand | DIGITEN |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.4 x 0.91 x 0.71 inches |
| Exterior Finish | Plastic |
| Inlet Connection Size | 0.25 Inches |
| Inlet Connection Type | National Pipe Tapered |
| Outlet Connection Type | National Pipe Tapered |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Outlet Connection Size | 0.25 Inches |
| Valve Type | solenoid valve |
| Manufacturer | DIGITEN |
| UPC | 600748801176 |
| Part Number | ROCON-341 |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.4 x 0.91 x 0.71 inches |
| Item model number | ROCON-341 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 0.02-0.8Mpa |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
