How to Select a Watering Solenoid Valve ?
It is essential to select an appropriate watering solenoid valve for an irrigation system. There are several technical issues that have to be considered before selecting a valve.
Firstly, the operating voltage of the valve is considered. The operating voltage of an irrigation controller is 12V DC or 24V AC. The valve has to operate within this range.
Secondly, the valve’s pipe size is considered. The common pipe sizes are 1/2 inches, 3/4 inches, and 1 inch. The valve’s pipe size has to match this requirement.
The working pressure of an irrigation system is another technical factor that has to be considered. The working pressure of an irrigation system is 0.02 MPa to 0.8 MPa. The valve has to operate within this range.
The flow rate is another technical factor that has to be considered. The valves have to operate within a specific flow rate requirement.
The material of the valve is another technical factor that has to be considered. The valve’s material has to be durable. The plastic valve is light in weight and has corrosion resistance. The brass valve is stronger than other valves.
The quality of water is another technical factor that has to be considered. The valves have to operate within this requirement.
Environmental conditions are another technical factor that has to be considered. The valve’s coil has to be waterproof.
The valve’s duty cycle rating is another technical factor that has to be considered. The valve has to operate continuously.
The power consumption of a valve is another technical factor that has to be considered. The valve has to operate within this requirement.
The valve has to be selected from an experienced company that has stable quality control and reliable performance.
It is recommended that samples are tested before mass purchase.














