Sprinkler valve as elec controll

jtupper · Nov 28, 2011

This may be a dumb question but in the sense of automation, could a sprinkler valve for an irrigation system be used as a valve in an automated system. For example controlling a pump and three valves electronically by a program to complete a brewing process. I'm thinking like the rainbird models.

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Ben58 · Nov 28, 2011

Likely won't stand up to the heat. Spec's?

EFaden · Nov 28, 2011

ben58 said:
likely won't stand up to the heat. Spec's?

+ 1

audger · Nov 28, 2011

the heat issue mentioned, and the fact that sprinkler valves are plastic and are no where near sanitary would make me not use them. unless you enjoy completely disassembling and cleaning your valves every single time you use them.

Bsquared · Nov 28, 2011

I think the only thing you might be able to use it for is controlling the cold water filling your HLT.

jtupper · Nov 28, 2011

Is there a cheap alternative. All I've seen is electronically controlled solenoid ball valves at a whopping 165$ a piece. I think that's a little or a h*ll of a lot out of my price range.

Bsquared · Nov 28, 2011

Ive seen these on eBay- they are temperature rated to 233ºF and they are in the ~$50 each range.

audger · Nov 29, 2011

Open Source Control Systems :: Valves

$42 ea, stainless steel, cheapest ive ever found.

LordUlrich · Nov 29, 2011

I have been looking into this myself, I would not use them for wort but was thinking for fresh water, and CIP. At $15 each they could be far more economical.

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