These are probably cheap enough to be worth trying: eBay Motors: ASCO Brass 1/2"npt Solenoid Valve (item 120323986890 end time Mar-24-09 14:23:28 PDT)
He doesn't specify what the control voltage is though.
Here's 3 3/4" NPT brass solenoid valves with a current bid of $9.95. Might be worth watchis as well: 3 NEW Asco Red Hat Brass Solenoid Valves 8210G95 2 way - eBay (item 120383361549 end time Mar-03-09 09:36:02 PST)
I'll stop trolling eBay now.
thanks for the pic. That's what I had imagined (pretty much) but good to confirm it. Is it water tight easily enough?
Thanks for the links, I think I might actually try finding some actuators and just using the stainless ball valves I have. I've made it without any brass in my system so far.
What sort of control do you plan to use on your automated valves for fluid transfers?
I dont think I could really make efficient use of automated valves on my system, but if you can, I want to know how you are doing it
I just had flashbacks to my days as a kid building RC cars. I wonder if you could find some high-torque servos to operate the ball valves... the cool thing about using servos is that you could finely control flow.. throw in a float switch and automated fly sparging!
Nother question... I'm debating false bottom or braided hose for the outlet of the MLT keggle. I know the ones I've seen have a hole in the center for the siphon pipe, but I'm going to have bottom drain. Is there an easy way to fill that hole somehow? Is it better to just use a braided hose or exit manifold of some kind if I'm draining my MLT through the bottom? Also on my boil kettle, is it best to use a false bottom too, or should I just push it through a strainer like I do now before going into the primary fermenter?
Nother question... I'm debating false bottom or braided hose for the outlet of the MLT keggle. I know the ones I've seen have a hole in the center for the siphon pipe, but I'm going to have bottom drain. Is there an easy way to fill that hole somehow? Is it better to just use a braided hose or exit manifold of some kind if I'm draining my MLT through the bottom? Also on my boil kettle, is it best to use a false bottom too, or should I just push it through a strainer like I do now before going into the primary fermenter?
What do you think about zip ties?
Mcmaster has the crimp on clamps you need.
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