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Started by ribbert, November 20, 2012, 04:30:50 AM

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ribbert

I fitted this today to a gravity feed system, a solenoid shut off valve.
Could be good insurance on the bike, in addition to the tap.  Fuel only flows when the ignition is on.



Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Arnie

Noel,

I'm looking for a solenoid valve NC that I can use on my chain oiler with a pushbutton to open for flow.
What are the inlet and outlet sizes, and are they available is ~3mm sizes?  Price?  Where?

Cheers,
Arnie

ribbert

Quote from: Arnie on November 20, 2012, 07:50:39 AM
Noel,

I'm looking for a solenoid valve NC that I can use on my chain oiler with a pushbutton to open for flow.
What are the inlet and outlet sizes, and are they available is ~3mm sizes?  Price?  Where?

Cheers,
Arnie

I dispatched the owner to hunt one down, I'll find out for you.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Dads_FJ

This is what I used for my auto chain oiler, from ebay.  1/8" is a pretty standard fitting size, I just went to the hardware store and got barbed fittings and tubing to fit the solenoid.

Previous post:  http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=6714.msg59177#msg59177 but I've since added a (very sensitive) Detrol regulator to adjust the flow like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DETROL-FLUID-PRODUCTS-FLOW-CONTROL-VALVE-VALVES-EFL-10B-/160517238133?pt=Pneumatic_Hydraulic_Valves_Parts&hash=item255f92ad75

search ebay for this: 12VDC Water Air Gas Fuel NC Solenoid Valve 1/8" BSPP to get this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12VDC-Water-Air-Gas-Fuel-NC-Solenoid-Valve-1-8-BSPP-/220975797346?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33732f1462

John S.

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Arnie

Dad,

Thanks for that. :-)

Cheers,
Arnie