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From: mac@harris.cis.ksu.edu (Myron A. Calhoun)
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Subject: Re: Solenoid valves, one last try.
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Date: 22 Feb 90 13:56:45 GMT
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In article <1990Feb20.160520.2246@eplrx7.uucp> rogerska@eplrx7.UUCP (Allen Rogers) writes:

>I am in dire need of a source of solenoid valves. I posted a request a short
>time ago and didn't get any response so I thought I would try one more time.
>I apologize for the repetition. I would prefer DC controlled valves for
>household water pressures but I will go with an AC valve/relay combination
>if necessary.

Visit your local hardware store and ask directions to the section
where they sell automatic sprinkler systems for lawn and garden.
I recall there are several companies who sell controllers and the
valves they control.  Even more vaguely (I installed such a system,
but I turn mine on/off manually because I'm a cheapskate!) I recall
the valves cost about $20 each and probably run on the no-special-
wiring-necessary voltage which is under 50 volts.
--Myron.
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