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My goodness these things are expensive! I'm looking for a 1/4 in NC valve, for water. And they seem to be around 40 USD, does it get any better than that? Thanks -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

Nope...Unless you need a one off and not commercial in which case I would highly recommend you local car junk yard. Madhu -----Original Message----- My goodness these things are expensive! I'm looking for a 1/4 in NC valve, for water. And they seem to be around 40 USD, does it get any better than that? Thanks -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

Yes, they do. You can buy NEW ones on eBay. In fact, I recently sold a Red Hat (Asco) brand 1/4" NC, NEW one for $12.70 plus $6 shipping. Look on eBay, and if you don't see one that fits your needs at first, be patient and keep looking - it will almost always turn up in a week or two. --- Begin Orginal Message --- From: rad0 <spam_OUTrad0TakeThisOuTCOMCAST.NET> To: .....PICLISTKILLspam@spam@MITVMA.MIT.EDU CC: Date: 8/11/2003 11:25:56 AM My goodness these things are expensive! I'm looking for a 1/4 in NC valve, for water. And they seem to be around 40 USD, does it get any better than that? Thanks -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

A year ago, I remember looking for valves for my bathtub project from valve suppliers. Yes they are expensive, especially since I needed it to handle hot water. Then it hit me -- washing machines, dishwashers, etc have these and are mass produced. ~$25 got me a new washing-machine dual-valve (hot and cold) from an appliance parts store. Perhaps you might find what you need in some consumer product. Cheers, -Neil. On Monday 11 August 2003 11:25, rad0 scribbled: > My goodness these things are expensive! > > I'm looking for a 1/4 in NC valve, for water. And they seem to > be around 40 USD, does it get any better than that? > > > Thanks -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

Another thing i learned from my beer bong project (which required two 3/4" NC solenoid valves) was that if you can guarrentee a min of 10 PSI or so (check mfg datasheet) acting on your valve at one end, you can use really cheap ($10-$15) sprinkler/irrigation solenoid valves. They sell them at any Lowes or Home Depot and are ment to control garden sprinkles and such. They typically come in 3/4" and up dimensions, so i don't know if that would work for your case (it didn't work in mine cuz i couldn't guarrentee a min pressure of 10 PSI) but it's worth looking into. --- Begin Orginal Message --- From: Picdude <picdudeKILLspamNARWANI.ORG> To: .....PICLISTKILLspam.....MITVMA.MIT.EDU CC: Date: 8/11/2003 12:19:36 PM -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

Another option might be underground sprinkler systems. I don't know the sizes of the ports, but I know larger installations often have banks of these valves. Josh -- A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams Picdude wrote: > hot water. Then it hit me -- washing machines, dishwashers, etc have these > and are mass produced. ~$25 got me a new washing-machine dual-valve (hot and > cold) from an appliance parts store. Perhaps you might find what you -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

> My goodness these things are expensive! > > I'm looking for a 1/4 in NC valve, for water. And they seem to > be around 40 USD, does it get any better than that? Check surplus sources, you will often find those there for very good prices. TTYL -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

What about just a sprinkler valve? They are about $10 _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

> I'm looking for a 1/4 in NC valve, for water. And they seem to > be around 40 USD, does it get any better than that? Try one mass produced for washing machines. It should be significantly less than $10 for a double valve. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.