Gas Valves

Buzzy · 11-12-2008, 05:21 AM

I'm currently working on building a Brutus Ten type of sculpture. I have been looking at several Asco valves on the internet. I was wondering if you need to use a special valve for propane gas or if the general use type valves are ok to use? What are you using? Any information is appreciated.

datamike · 11-12-2008, 01:38 PM

I am in the process of building a system as well, though I am going with a 5 gallon system using the blichmann boilermaker kettles.

I haven't purchased the solenoid valves yet, but extensive research and input on this forum and other has lead me to these:

STC 2 way normally closed solenoid valve, 1/2" npt 120/60 volts AC

Essentially the same as the Asco variety, but much cheaper.

Michael

awest74 · 12-03-2008, 07:28 PM

I found these on Ebay, much cheaper, I haven been using them for a year without a problem. I bought some more last week for a friend and he is using them also.

1/2" Electric Solenoid Valve 110-VAC Air, Water... B21N - eBay (item 300272457579 end time Nov-21-08 08:58:49 PST)

Buzzy · 12-04-2008, 02:37 AM

I ended up with so ASCO valves I bought on EBay. Part number JKF8210G94. They are a 1/2" valve. I got them for $30.00 Ea. Brand new!!!