ASCO valve?

I just ordered and received the Brutus plans in the mail. I've been reading over it the past couple days. It seems like he built this a couple years ago and since then materials and costs have changed. For one main example, the ASCO red hat valve he said he found on ebay for $57/ea. He even gave model # SC8210G37. Do these not exist any more? Also, according to the ASCO website, they are listed for water/air use. He is using these for gas? Also, it looks like if you can even get this model any more each one is upward of $400! Am I reading this wrong or has something changed?

Check out this link.They do sell re-build kits also.The only problem is, you have to be wholesaler or business to buy on their site. Hopes this helps.Cheers!!!http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/search.shtml?searchQuery=3UK93&op=search&Ntt=3UK93&N=0&sst=All

But $346 as compared to $57? Something seems off?

He got a good deal on ebay. You are correct that they are not rated for gas. However, it seems that a lot of people use them anyway. I was originally going to use ascos to control my gas but I decided to go electric instead. I had asco valves that were rated for gas but I sold them.

Check out the STC valves. I use them and they work well at almost half the cost.

Supplier is Fremont Supply
http://www.fremontindustrialsupply.com/servlet/the-Process-solenoid-valve,-2-way/Categories

I don't know if it will help you, but I've got an ASCO solenoid valve for sale in the swap n' sell.

It's NSF rated, but the spec sheet also calls out air/inert gas, probably similarly to the one you're looking at.

-Joe

http://www.valve-warehouse.com/Asco-General-Purpose-and-Low-Pressure-Solenoid-Valve--8210G2--12quot-NPT-120-VAC-Two-Way-Normally-Closed-Brass-5--200-PSI-_p_13.html Did some poking around. If your deadset on ASCO, Do you have to use S/S. Why can't you use brass if its for gas.I think this is close enough for a brass replacement.Check out the links. jf233 valves look good for the price, but Asco red-hats are top of the line,
for heavy commercial-use.http://cgi.ebay.com/Asco-Red-Hat-Soleniod-Valve-8210G2-1-2-NEW_W0QQitemZ270410092139QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef5b28e6bhttp://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/3UK51?Pid=search

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...9508123&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_625wt_958

Will that one work? What does 24vdc mean? I think it means it is twice the voltage of the one you linked to at 120 volts?

Will that one work?

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To be safe ask the manufacturer, tell them you are planning on using propane gas.

What does 24vdc mean?

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Low voltage, 24 volt DC ,compared to your standard home outlet voltage of 120 volt AC.
DC stands for direct current, AC stands for alternating current.
Using a DC valve requires an additional power supply with the appropriate output voltage.

I think it means it is twice the voltage of the one you linked to at 120 volts?

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Twice would be 240 V.

My edit:
Here is a list of ASCO Fuel Gas rated solenoid valves.

http://www.ascovalve.com/Applications/products/FuelGasOilSolenoidValvesData.aspx
Cheers,
ClaudiusB

Can I assume correctly that it is possible to screw stainless fittings into brass fittings with no problem? For example, having all threaded stainless gas fittings but they screw into a brass ASCO valve?

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Can I assume correctly that it is possible to screw stainless fittings into brass fittings with no problem? For example, having all threaded stainless gas fittings but they screw into a brass ASCO valve?

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Yup, shouldn't be an issue.