Weep Solenoid Won't Close

[escarwash]

I cannot get our weep solenoid to work. This summer, the weep solenoid failed and because it is normally open, the weep turned on. I replaced the solenoid with another, different model, 24V Normally Open Solenoid from Kleen-Rite. I checked to make sure it was installed the right direction, and to make sure it is getting power. but it still wouldnt close. I didnt worry about it because it was summer, but now that it is getting cold, I need to get it working. Any ideas?

This is the valve I used: http://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-468...ragm-valve-normally-open-stainless-steel.aspx

 

[MEP001]

If you're sure it's getting power and is plumbed the right direction, either it's defective or it has debris in it. Have you opened it to look for a problem?

 

[escarwash]

I opened it up today and didn't find anything stuck in it or any problems. When I put it back together, it started working!

 

[MEP001]

Hopefully it will continue to work for you, but you might keep an eye on it. Dema's products aren't as reliable as they used to be. I've had a number of solenoids like yours not work right out of the box, got them working with a little tinkering and had them fail again the first time it was called to use.