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Re: Solenoid valve troubles

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Originally Posted by Qcom View Post
We got the valves to work. Turns out that we were not allowing the initial pressure to reach 30 psi...
The valves are called pilot operated valves. While the electrical solenoid initiates the valve to switch states there needs to be a minimum amount of pressure on the valve inlet. Usually around 20 psi. This pressure is what actually makes the valve change position.

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