DaveSeattle
Well-Known Member
I'm using a water solenoid to control my immersion chiller, and it works fine when attached to a faucet, but when I attach it to a utility pump to recirculate ice water, the solenoid doesn't open. I've tested this by disconnecting the downstream hose - no flow - and upstream - strong flow. The solenoid is rated 0.01-0.1 MPa. Perhaps the pump is putting too much pressure on so the solenoid can't open? What do you guys think is the problem?