sweet ball valves

[jake's02-22i]

for all you Aerator pump guys i thought these were pretty cool

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-Electric-Solenoid-Valve-12-Volt-Water-Diesel-B21N_W0QQitemZ290267252691QQihZ019QQcategoryZ87087 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

[dogbert]

That's pretty nice!

[chpthril]

They look a whole lot more sturdy and reliable then the RV type gate valves currently in use for ballast systems, just need to be 1.5" or 2".

[dogbert]

They look a whole lot more sturdy and reliable then the RV type gate valves currently in use for ballast systems, just need to be 1.5" or 2".

It might actually work for me since I have 1" intakes. I'll still keep my manual shut-off but this would prevent any leakage. I'd have to figure out how to wire it so it's open both when filling and emptying.

[chpthril]

It might actually work for me since I have 1" intakes. I'll still keep my manual shut-off but this would prevent any leakage. I'd have to figure out how to wire it so it's open both when filling and emptying.

That would be an interesting challenge with the reversibles, it's easy with the aerators. A separate switch for the valve would be the easiest, but then its one more switch on the dash to opperate :02:

[da.bell]

Here is a great price on Ballast Puppies.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Jabsco-Wakeboard-And-Ski-Boat-Ballast-Pump-18220-1127_W0QQitemZ220294527219QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p 3286.m20.l1116

[jake's02-22i]

that is a good price. thanks

i wonder if they still come with the switches.