On Jul 14, 1:26?pm, "Walter R." wrote:
Ever heard of Occam's Razor? Ever heard of Murphy's Laws? Ever heard of KISS
(Keep it simple, stupid)?

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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

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first i used a similiar valve years ago at my moms home, it had
troubles, limited flow at high levels, and wierd effects at low flow.
its main use was for a dishwasher that had to be in the dining room,
turn power on to dishwasher, water on too. to prevent floods.

was so intrigued by that valve tried using it for other things and
gave up.

imagine a power failure in a emergency, when you really needed water
like a fire.

a ball valve 1/4 turn on main way better choice.

try to automate things too much and the equiptement may cause worse
troubles of its own