NJ wrote:
Hello,

I recently installed an alarm system in my home and as part of the
alarm system want to install a solenoid valve right after my water
meter. This would allow me to have the alarm turn off the water when
we leave the house (and forestall a diasater should a pipe break).

I have looked up solenoid valves on Grainger and believe the one shown
below will work for me:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/3UK70

My only concern is that there is no technical data if this valve is
rated for potable water. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks



From the Grainger page:

" Warning: This product contains a product known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm."

My suspicion is that this will become an "over-engineered" project
no matter what...

Jim