(Part 2) Best valves according to redditors
We found 177 Reddit comments discussing the best valves. We ranked the 109 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
![Motorized Ball Valve- 1/4" Stainless Steel Electrical Ball Valve with Full Port, 9-24V DC and 5 Wire Setup, can be used with Indicator Lights, [Indicate Open or Closed Position] by U.S. Solid](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xbQ2n+VqL.jpg)
![Motorized Ball Valve- 1" Stainless Steel Electrical Ball Valve with Full Port, 9-24V DC and 5 Wire Setup, can be used with Indicator Lights, [Indicate Open or Closed Position] by U.S. Solid](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412crMHQTaL.jpg)
Presumably you mean solenoid?
I bought a couple of these to connect my aquarium to my RO system and maintain the level:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0743CSRFF/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1RV0JSTR3O8IW&psc=1
Quite pleased with them several months in and a good price too.
Simple setup.
BOM:
Software side:
Notes:
4 channel relay setup is necessary because the valves function when the user reverses the polarity of the 12V power.
Valves have internal limit switches and do not need monitored or timed by user. When it's "open" it stops supplying power to it's own motor until polarity is switched.
ewelink works but Google usually reports an error in function even though there is none and it fires correctly every time when the routine is called. The cause of this is still unknown.
Valves can be left in a partially open position.
My setup is to simply control the shower and tub function of being on or off. It does not regulate the temperature because this setup will be upstream of the showerhead/faucet via a single PEX line carrying water that has already had the temperature regulated. If you were to set your physically controlled handle to where you like it then sure, the "problem" of having the perfect temperature every time is also addressed. It could also be addressed by setting the time that the valve turns when opening if you used this in a hot/cold control configuration rather than on/off. The setup is rendered useless when the upstream valve regulating the temp of the water is not open.
It’s just a pressure relief valve. $10 at Home Depot. Pressure Relief Valve 3/4" 100 PSI for Water Well Pump Pressure Tank Brass NO Lead https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MB7FK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1sJhDbJRZ7KDV
Shut the water off at the valve, relieve the pressure to your home, two wrenches to remove, Teflon tape on the threads of the new one and away you go.
Dude, on the "products related to this item" section on your Amazon link I found EXACTLY what you're looking for: Motorized ball valve
Adding a servo to an existing valve is relatively difficult, just replace the valve entirely.
Let me see if I can organize it into something reasonably understandable.
First up, the controller: https://i.redd.it/zmxxkfwqy9g31.jpg
Stuffed in that box are:
For the valves, I'm using a 1" Motorized Ball valve for the outlet (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9B4P45) and a 1/2" Motorized Ball valve for the inlet (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X99PHJJ)
Each of the relay modules control one of the ball valves. The valves are 2 wire, reverse polarity and operate on anywhere from 9 to 24v, so I just use battery voltage. In their normal closed position, both relays on the board are set to ground. When I want to open/close the valve, I switch the appropriate relay on the module to on (+12v).
The ultrasonic sensor is set at the top of the tank and measures the distance to the surface. It's not the cleanest of signals, but it will give a rough idea on where the water level is in relation to the top of the tank. You can then transform that into a rough percentage.
I use ESPHome on the NodeMCU, just for simplicity. The code is pretty long, but not very complicated. Just a bunch of different switches to abstract the base functionality into something cleaner for Home Assistant. I'll clean it up and put it in a github account or something like that and link it here later, likewise with the Home Assistant code that I use to run it.
I LOVE my Mash & Boil, especially after I upgraded it. Here are the things I bought for it to do my upgrade. It’s a good amount of money up front but worth it.
CHUGGER PUMP CPSS-CI-1 Stainless Steel 115 Volt Center Home Brewing System Beer Pump, 55” Cord WITH Plug, Inlet 3/4” x Outlet 1/2” MPT, ETL-Certified, USFDA Food Compliant Materials https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9HERFS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vECLBbD3PTY36
HFS(R) Homebrew Beer Wort Chiller... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y41HCFP?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
White SiliconeTubing, 1/2"ID, 3/4"OD, 1/8"Wall, 10' Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMWU38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VECLBb3CM7H5Q
MRbrew Quick Disconnect 304 Stainless... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074TCQF6Q?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
CONCORD 304 Stainless Steel Quick... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079J5X3XD?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Anderson Metals Brass Garden Hose... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006PKMU7U?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
LOKMAN Hose Clamp, 20 Pack Stainless Steel Adjustable 13-19mm Range Worm Gear Hose Clamp, Water Pipe Clamp for for Plumbing, Automotive and Mechanical Applications https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077R2PNVT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yHCLBbB7TH7W8
Dernord Full Port Ball Valve Stainless Steel 304 Heavy Duty for Water, Oil, and Gas with Blue Locking Handles (1/2" NPT) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076D7WM9D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wKCLBbEH1QPR0
HomeBrewStuff Stainless Steel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UI995XG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Here is a listing of some.
Here is one on Amazon.
The specs can be buried in the listing sometimes. You can also use a butterfly valve, these are more common in brewing and can be found in triclamp fittings. They do not allow for as fine an adjustment, but will work fine.
Look for a 3/4" solenoid valve on amazon, they are not expensive. The electronics will be up to you. You should get a NO (Normally Open) valve, or else your water will shut off when the power is out, and generally it's bad to keep the valve open all the time under power if you don't have to.
There are also motorized ball valves, like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Motorized-Electrical-Standard-U-S-Solid/dp/B06XRJF4JG/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1525884354&sr=8-16&keywords=solenoid+valve+3%2F4
https://www.amazon.com/Jhe-Rotary-Lever-Control-Positions/dp/B07L88L6FL/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2BX2E75S3H95M&keywords=4+way+2+position+valve&qid=1569672917&sprefix=4+way+2+position%2Ctools%2C142&sr=8-8
This one only opens if it receives power. You can hook it up to a z-wave controller and trigger it that way:"...Simple two wire connection, valve largely de-energizes after opening; Returns to fully closed if power is removed..." Motorized Ball Valve- 3/4"
... or you can get one with the z-wave controller: Z-Wave 3/4" Valve Water Control
I had the wrong idea on your pump set up. Personally I use this pump. Has great pressure, the pressure tank stops the pump from running nonstop, and it's very quiet for the output.
When I say check valve I'm meaning something like this
Yes, you need a water pressure regulator, here is the link you can take reference:
https://www.amazon.com/Water-Pressure-Regulator-Adjustable-Screened/dp/B07GKXPPGB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543214011&sr=8-1&keywords=Covna+water+pressure+regulator
Found these should do the work of shutting off your main. A current sensor on the alarm wire or photo cell placed near the alarm light, Arduino and an h-bridge should do the trick.
Motorized Ball Valve- 1" Stainless Steel Electrical Ball Valve with Full Port, 9-24V DC and 5 Wire Setup, can be used with Indicator Lights, [Indicate Open or Closed Position] by U.S. Solid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCN8V6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oM0CCbZXQFRNP
Here are 3 1/8in. Ball valves, Male on one end, and female on the other. Easy to install under a air vent.
☆Red&White☆
Red-White Valve 5081AB Lead Free Mini Ball Valve, 1/8F x 1/8M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PM92ZS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Wuv3BbAF2SK32
◇Webstone◇
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Webstone-41685-1-8-FIP-x-MIP-Full-Port-Forged-Brass-Mini-Ball-Valve
♧Mini stainless one I found on amazon♧
Dernord Stainless Steel Mini Ball Valve NPT Thread (1/8" Female&Male) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075VL9P95/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LGv3BbSNABCJH
You're answer was very thorough, thank you. I found out that motorized value works well. I've seen people on YouTube controlling the flow with it. But I have a problem, I don't know how to connect it to the Arduino and code it, there are no tutorials out there for that. Do you know by any chance how to connect the motor to the Arduino?
I found these two motorized ball valve, they seem to be good.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorized-Stainless-Electrical-U-S-Solid/dp/B06XN5TZX7?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_5384200011&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/engineering-DC12V-SS304-Motorized-Electrical/dp/B00Y1ZENGM?th=1
This is videos I've found where they control the valve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-YLL6bov_4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPjN1YstjMk
Hmm. I didn't have any luck finding the ball valve on any of those. So the brass components are a no-go? The regulator I'm looking at is made for brewing so I'm assuming is food safe.
Here is what I'm looking for. This is the one that says up to 2.5% lead. I would like to find this in SS but have not been able to. Perhaps there is another way I could get something similar that I'm unaware of. The purpose is basically so I can have an easily accessible shut off valve instead of having to reach for the regulator every time I use it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074386FSP/
Freaking thank you!
This should work for the valve, yes?
NIGO AN10 Series Forged Brass Mini Ball Valve, 1/4" NPT Male x 1/4" NPT Female, 180 Degree Operation Handle, Rated to 600WOG https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0743516BF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_F0p4CbFQW5Y9V
They are these. Or atleast look identical to them.
https://www.amazon.com/Dernord-Sanitary-Butterfly-Handle-Stainless/dp/B0721PJPM8/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=4%2Binch%2Bbutterfly%2Bvalve&qid=1561125930&s=gateway&sprefix=4%2Binch%2Bbutterfly&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1
We bought a box of 100 from Ali baba.
It will be for a showerhead, basically, to vary the output flow/pressure on an aqua massage table. About the same as household water supply, 50 - 60 PSI @ 3GPM from an RV fresh water pump. The line will be ½", so I guess the valve wouldn't need to be any bigger than ¼" since I won't want to turn it all the way down, just fine tune if it's a little too hard of a spray.
Actually just found this, and while it doesn't have fine control, the QA says if power is cut during operation, it stays in the position it was in at the time. Maybe I could work with that. Takes 3- 5 seconds to close, so maybe I could energize with a relay, send open or close signal, then cut power after a specific interval that will give me a few different degrees of open or closed. Am I being naive, or is that doable?