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Re: issues with Solenoid(Valve)

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Originally Posted by Nirvash View Post
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Both outputs must be able to pressurize, a simple way to do this is to have two kinked lines on the outputs.
The kinked lines are there merely as testing for solenoid activation in the absence of an actual cylinder. Once you confirm the solenoid operation, you can remove the kinked line and eventually hitch the unkinked tubes to the cylinder(s). BTW we use a tubing T-fitting with one "input" tube and another tube that goes from one leg to the other of the T. This is effective as a stop wherever you need to plug a tube run for leak checking, etc..
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