Bubbles Galore
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I have 6 self serve bays that use our spot free system. I am having some issues with my current set of solenoids and want to start out fresh. Any suggestions for a set of solenoids that will work with needed flow rate??
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Spot Free Solenoids
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Bubbles Galore
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They are old Ginsan D/H ones that have a 3/32 orifice.
MEP001
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The Kip solenoid would be a direct replacement, but you'd have to special-order them.
I use this one: http://www.dultmeier.com/products/search/6027 since the RO delivery is 450 PSI. It might be overkill for your needs, but if you think you might ever upgrade your pump it might be worth changing to them.
I use this one: http://www.dultmeier.com/products/search/6027 since the RO delivery is 450 PSI. It might be overkill for your needs, but if you think you might ever upgrade your pump it might be worth changing to them.
2Biz
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If your wanting to start out fresh, KR has this Kip manifold for 6 bays. My 4 bays uses the same one (Only 4 solenoids) and has been trouble free so far.
Heres the link:
http://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-23159-kip-14-non-metering-6-block-manifold.aspx
Heres the link:
http://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-23159-kip-14-non-metering-6-block-manifold.aspx
MEP001
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Keep in mind the block solenoids are 1/8" orifice which means a max of 150 PSI. You can order them in different sizes, but Kleen-Rite only stocks one size.
2Biz
Thread Killer!
Good point....My SFR system is a Dultmeier (4) bay. It has the 1/8" orifice valves and works ok. The instructions say I can go to 200# pressure but I run at 150#. I have never had a complaint about pressure and it gets used a lot. My system has 3/8 plastic lines that tee in above the boom. I guess theres a lot to consider. Type of line to the bay, gun tip size, etc. Maybe Bubbles can get back on here and give us a little more detail?
Bubbles Galore
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I don't the exact pressure my SFR system is at, but its well over 300 psi. I run the spot free through 3/8" lines and the tip I use is a 2506.
MEP001
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Check the MOPD of the solenoid you're currently using. Usually a miniature solenoid with a 3/32" orifice can open at a maximum 250 PSI.
What kind of pump are you running? My first assumption would be that you have a bad gauge showing a higher pressure than you're really getting.
What kind of pump are you running? My first assumption would be that you have a bad gauge showing a higher pressure than you're really getting.
Bubbles Galore
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The MOPD is 200. Does that mean one of the manifold styles would work or is the pressure still too high at 200?
MEP001
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The manifold style ones will work just as well, but you'd have to special-order the smaller orifice/higher MOPD from someone like Kleen-Rite.
Bubbles Galore
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I guess I will have to give them a call and see what they have access to. Worst part is my current manifold is leaking pretty bad since I cracked a stem...