U.S. Solid3/4" Brass Electric Solenoid Valve 110V AC Normally Closed Non-potable Water, air, Diesel

I purchased this solenoid valve and have been using it now for a little over three weeks in a water pipe application with a thermostatic controller. The quality of the valve is excellent and its functionality is reliable. Mine operates once "on" and once "off" for a total of 6-9 hours "on" time, 7 days a week during the summer (May thru Sept). The solenoid valve is easily disassembled and each of the three main components appear to be easily replaced. Mine did not come with any instructions, but it seemed pretty straightforward as there are only two electrical wires. Some have complained about non-standard pipe threads, but it is definitely NPT. I had no problems connecting red brass, galvanized, black iron, or PVC to the 3/4" female threads. One very important thing to remember is that the valve is unidirectional, not bidirectional, and is stamped with a small flow direction arrow on the brass body. If you happen to install it backwards, the valve becomes normally-open instead of normally-closed and gives the impression that it is a "normally-open" valve. I don't think it is intended to operate long-term in this manner, but I know mine reacted that way before I saw the small flow arrow stamped into the side of the brass body. The valve does get pretty warm when actuated, but not extremely hot. Reports are that the valve is not designed to stay actuated for more than 8 hours at a time, and the solenoid may burn out if regularly operated for longer periods of time (this is because the solenoid coil has to remain energized to hold the valve open). Overall, I recommend this product.UPDATE:After 6 weeks of operation on a daily basis, the solenoid valve is still operating well. Cold, well-water running thru the valve. Solenoid is hot while in "open" mode, but not burning hot, and you can still grab it and hold it for a while without burning your hand. If hot water were running thru it, I don't think I could expect a long operating life before burning out the solenoid, because of the specific way/application I am using it.

This valve works perfectly. I purchased a normally closed valve. Then hooked it up to a float valve that is in my rain barrel. The float valve turns the electricity on when it is in the down position. This then opens the valve and turn on the water hose that is in the top of my rain barrel. When the float valve is in the upright position the valve is shut off.

great

Good functional unit but the 8 hour continuous use limit is a drawback for me.

I had to solder on to the wires in order to get a decent length cable. The default cable length is too short, especially given the fact that this device is not grounded and if you got any water leaks/splashes the cable would be right in rangeThat aside, the only other thing of note is that these use the NPT threading so if you want to use a hose you should get adapters. I also needed to use teflon tape to in order to get rid of most of the leaks. I have a very very very slow drip on the intake side. I wasn't able to get rid of it all but its so small that for my usage its fine.This is a nice solid device

. Compressor is upstairs. So this allows me to turn off Remotely

very good device worth for money . what I expected was fulfilled

Installed and work perfectly three days. Then stopped. Would not recommend unless you okay with unreliable.