Flow Valves

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Originally Posted by s5511

Also, would having two pistons run off the same solenoid produce less upwards force on the mechanism than having the two pistons run off of different solenoids?

As GeeTwo stated the force is the same, but you may have some unexpected motion. If you have the cylinders moving independent mechanisms, you may see that one mechanism moves first, then the second mechanism will move.

Depends on static friction, hose distance from each cylinder to valve, mechanical differences.

There are times when it pays to save the money on the second valve, and times when it pays to have the second valve. Depends on quickness, and control needed.