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Solenoid Valve 12v 1/4 inch (Blue)

Solenoid Valve 12v 1/4 inch (Blue)

β‚Ή259.00Price

πŸ’§ Solenoid Valve 12V 1/4" (Blue)

πŸ“Œ Overview

The 12V 1/4 inch Solenoid Valve is an electrically controlled valve used to control the flow of liquids (mainly water) using a 12V DC supply.

πŸ‘‰ Commonly used in:

  • 🚰 Water control systems

  • 🌱 Automatic irrigation

  • πŸ€– Arduino automation projects

  • 🚿 Smart home plumbing

🧠 Working Principle

The valve operates using an electromagnetic coil:

  • ⚑ When 12V is applied β†’ coil creates magnetic field

  • 🧲 Magnetic field pulls a plunger β†’ valve opens

  • ❌ When power OFF β†’ spring returns β†’ valve closes

πŸ‘‰ Based on Electromagnetism

πŸ“Š Infographic Summary

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β”‚ πŸ’§ 12V SOLENOID VALVE β”‚
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β”‚ 🎯 Controls: Water flow β”‚
β”‚ ⚑ Voltage: 12V DC β”‚
β”‚ πŸ”Œ Type: Normally Closed β”‚
β”‚ πŸ“ Size: 1/4 inch inlet β”‚
β”‚ πŸ’¦ Medium: Water β”‚
β”‚ πŸ” Operation: Electric β”‚
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πŸ”Œ Connection Details

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β”‚ Solenoid Valve β”‚
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β”‚ Wire 1 β†’ +12V
β”‚ Wire 2 β†’ GND
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πŸ‘‰ Polarity usually does not matter (non-polarized coil)

βš™οΈ Key Specifications

  • ⚑ Operating Voltage: 12V DC

  • πŸ”Œ Current: ~300–500 mA

  • πŸ’§ Pipe Size: 1/4 inch

  • πŸ” Type: Normally Closed (NC)

  • 🌑 Operating Temperature: 0Β°C – 80Β°C

  • πŸ’¦ Medium: Clean water

🌟 Key Features

  • πŸ’§ Automatic water flow control

  • ⚑ Fast ON/OFF switching

  • πŸ”§ Easy installation

  • πŸ“¦ Compact and lightweight

  • πŸ”‹ Compatible with battery systems

πŸ§ͺ Applications

  • 🌱 Automatic irrigation systems

  • 🚰 Water dispensing machines

  • 🏠 Smart home water control

  • πŸ§ͺ Liquid control in projects

  • πŸ€– Robotics fluid systems

πŸ”— Interfacing

Works with:

  • πŸ”΅ Arduino

  • πŸ“‘ ESP32 / ESP8266

πŸ‘‰ Important:

  • Use relay module or transistor driver

  • Do NOT connect directly to microcontroller

πŸ”„ Working Example

πŸ‘‰ Automatic Plant Watering System:

  • Soil dry detected 🌱

  • Microcontroller sends signal

  • Relay activates valve

  • Water flows πŸ’§

  • Soil becomes wet β†’ valve OFF

⚠️ Important Notes

  • ⚠️ Requires driver circuit (relay/MOSFET)

  • ⚠️ Generates heat during long operation

  • ⚠️ Not suitable for high-pressure systems

  • ⚠️ Use clean water to avoid clogging

πŸ†š Solenoid Valve vs Motor Valve

FeatureSolenoid ValveMotor Valve
SpeedFastSlow
ControlON/OFFPrecise control
Power UseHigh (while ON)Lower
ComplexitySimpleComplex

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip

  • Always add a flyback diode across the valve

  • Use relay module for safe control

  • Install filter to prevent clogging

πŸ‘‰ Perfect for automation and IoT water control projects

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