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Solenoid Valve 12v 1/4 inch (Blue)

Solenoid Valve 12v 1/4 inch (Blue)

₹259.00Price

💧 Solenoid Valve 12V 1/4" (Blue)

📌 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.

👉 Commonly used in:

  • 🚰 Water control systems

  • 🌱 Automatic irrigation

  • 🤖 Arduino automation projects

  • 🚿 Smart home plumbing

🧠 Working Principle

The valve operates using an electromagnetic coil:

  • ⚡ When 12V is applied → coil creates magnetic field

  • 🧲 Magnetic field pulls a plunger → valve opens

  • ❌ When power OFF → spring returns → valve closes

👉 Based on Electromagnetism

📊 Infographic Summary

┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ 💧 12V SOLENOID VALVE │
├──────────────────────────────┤
│ 🎯 Controls: Water flow │
│ ⚡ Voltage: 12V DC │
│ 🔌 Type: Normally Closed │
│ 📏 Size: 1/4 inch inlet │
│ 💦 Medium: Water │
│ 🔁 Operation: Electric │
└──────────────────────────────┘

🔌 Connection Details

┌────────────────────┐
│ Solenoid Valve │
├────────────────────┤
│ Wire 1 → +12V
│ Wire 2 → GND
└────────────────────┘

👉 Polarity usually does not matter (non-polarized coil)

⚙️ Key Specifications

  • ⚡ Operating Voltage: 12V DC

  • 🔌 Current: ~300–500 mA

  • 💧 Pipe Size: 1/4 inch

  • 🔁 Type: Normally Closed (NC)

  • 🌡 Operating Temperature: 0°C – 80°C

  • 💦 Medium: Clean water

🌟 Key Features

  • 💧 Automatic water flow control

  • ⚡ Fast ON/OFF switching

  • 🔧 Easy installation

  • 📦 Compact and lightweight

  • 🔋 Compatible with battery systems

🧪 Applications

  • 🌱 Automatic irrigation systems

  • 🚰 Water dispensing machines

  • 🏠 Smart home water control

  • 🧪 Liquid control in projects

  • 🤖 Robotics fluid systems

🔗 Interfacing

Works with:

  • 🔵 Arduino

  • 📡 ESP32 / ESP8266

👉 Important:

  • Use relay module or transistor driver

  • Do NOT connect directly to microcontroller

🔄 Working Example

👉 Automatic Plant Watering System:

  • Soil dry detected 🌱

  • Microcontroller sends signal

  • Relay activates valve

  • Water flows 💧

  • Soil becomes wet → 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

🆚 Solenoid Valve vs Motor Valve

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

💡 Pro Tip

  • Always add a flyback diode across the valve

  • Use relay module for safe control

  • Install filter to prevent clogging

👉 Perfect for automation and IoT water control projects

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