What the hell is a solenoid valve?

[scinerd3000]

so i keep reading about these things and im not seeing what they could be used for. Can anyone explain?

 

[DeathBrewer]

here ya go...one of the things i'd actually halfway trust wikipedia for

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solenoid_valve

 

[david_42]

Practical example, a washing machine has two solenoid valves to control the water lines.

 

[scinerd3000]

i did look at the concept i just dont understand the aplication with brewing. and i did peek at wikipedia before hand. I just cant see how someone uses this for homebrew applications

 

[mr x]

Automation.

 

[Homercidal]

You can use one on a kegerator to control flow to a tap (for security, or coolness), but they are also used to on/off flow during brewing process. Normally a homebrewer would not really need one unless they are getting WAY too advanced for their own good. I would say anyone using one for homebrewing might need some consultaton.

 

[Nate]

I used them in my setup... link below.

 

[Homercidal]

I used them in my setup... link below.

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