fridgemate to control solenoid valve

[hughyg]

Hi guys
I have a fridgemate that I currently use to control a fridge (ie on/off). I was woundering if there is any way I can use it to control a solenoid instead? I have a solenoid somewhere in the shed, and I thought it could be useful to open a valve to circulate brine through a coil when needed
Cheers
Hugh

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Yep. You sure can. If its a 240v solenoid then just wire it in place of the fridge. If its any other voltage then feed the supply voltage for the solenoid thru the contacts. Should not matter if its AC or DC

 

[hughyg]

mmmm sounds like something a sparky should do!!!! Any takes in Adelaide? Will swap for good bottle of wine!

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

To be safe ...yes. Normally a solenoid wont have a plug as they are designed to be hard wired, but its easy enough to wire a plug onto them. Again it depends on what type & voltage the solenoid is. You can buy a solenoid valve designed for water flow and irrigation conttol. Much easier than trying to get a straight solenoid to operate a ball valve....and cheaper

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Something like this.

http://www.irrigationstore.com.au/Product/ProductDetail.asp?lngProductID=11261

That is a 12v DC unit, but 240ac are available. I woukd get a 240v AC one as then you dont have to stuff around with a seperate supply .

 

[hughyg]

Something like this.

http://www.irrigationstore.com.au/Product/ProductDetail.asp?lngProductID=11261

That is a 12v DC unit, but 240ac are available. I woukd get a 240v AC one as then you dont have to stuff around with a seperate supply .

So one like this??

http://www.watertreatmentproducts.com.au/unnamed-product-1/

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Perfect

Although for brine you might need a stainless one