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GuitarLord5000 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 196 Location: Carencro, La

Hey guys,

I will soon have 6 used red hat valves that I purchased from Ebay. I'd like to test them to see which ones work, so I can set aside what I need for my RIMS build. Not knowing very much about these valves myself, I'd like to know, how does one go about testing these buggers?

Your Friend,
Electronically Challenged

yeastmeister · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:47 pm Post subject:

Give me a little more information. Part number and a/c d/c is a good start.

GuitarLord5000 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 196 Location: Carencro, La

They're all 3 wire A/C valves. I've got 2 8262G2 1/8" valves like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Asco-Red-Hat-solenoid-valve-8262G2-/250672467816?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5d3e4f68

......and I have these 4 8262G226 1/4" valves on the way:

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Asco-Red-Hat-II-2-Way-Solenoid-Valves-1-4-Stainless-/270614252672?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f01ddcc80

I'm just looking for the easiest way to make sure they'll function.

triple-oh_six · Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 542 Location: Lafayette,La.

You could probably just cut an extension cord, tie in the wires with wire nuts and plug it in, you should here a pop, and you could probably see the valve open, just make sure you are safe about it, don't leave any exposed wires.

yeastmeister · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:08 am Post subject:

Yep, what 0006 says. You could hook a tube up and blow through it to make sure it actually is functioning. Make sure its a non-conductive tube.

budrockdiesel · Joined: 10 Sep 2008 Posts: 301 Location: Lafayette, La.

Ahh, live a little!
Just stick the striped wires into a plug and then blow through it!
Do this while you are in the bath tub so you can blow bubbles through it, just to make sure! ; )

aleguy · Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 1434

I like the 1/4" 8262 valves myself. I got four in a job lot. I never tested mine, but the 2 I gave Redtail have been working fine. (I wouldn't object to buying one off you as a spare if they all work.)