Key Features

  • Valve / Product Type: Solenoid Valve
  • Body Material: Nylon
  • Voltage: 110vAC, 12vAC, 12vDC, 230VAC, 24vAC, 24vDC
  • Port Size: 1/4 thread
  • Function: 2/2 Failsafe Closed
  • Operation: Direct Acting

Datasheets

1/4" Plastic Water Solenoid Valve 0–8 Bar Normally Closed

★★★★★ 4.7 / 5 (3 reviews)

£12.78 incl. VAT £10.65 ex. VAT

-40% Was £21.47 incl. VAT

Brand: Shako Co Ltd

Model: GC2

Stock: 561 in stock

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Description

1/4" Plastic Water Solenoid Valve – Normally Closed


Compact direct acting plastic water solenoid valve designed for low pressure water control in domestic, irrigation and light industrial applications. The lightweight nylon body and low power coil make it ideal for 12V and mains powered water control systems.

Commonly used as a 12V or 230V water solenoid valve for irrigation, domestic water control and automation systems.

Valve Specification

Function: 2/2 way normally closed
Operation: Direct acting
Body material: Glass-filled Nylon / Polypropylene
Shading ring: Copper
Seals: EPDM (optional NBR or FKM)

Performance

Pressure range:
AC: 0–8.2 Bar
DC: 0–6.8 Bar
Orifice: 2.5 mm
Flow rate:
Kv 3 L/min at 1 Bar pressure drop
Optional 4 mm orifice version: 6.14 L/min flow
Reduced pressure rating: AC 4.8 Bar / DC 4.1 Bar

Media Compatibility

Suitable for:
Water
Air
Vacuum
Most low viscosity fluids (<40 CST) compatible with valve materials

Electrical

Coil power: 5 Watt
Protection: IP54
Insulation class: Class F
Duty cycle: 100% continuous
Flying leads: 30 cm cable

Available Voltages

12V DC
24V DC
12V AC
24V AC
110V AC
230V AC

Wire Colours

12V DC → Brown / Black
12V AC → Blue / Red
24V AC → Blue / Black
24V DC → White / White
110V AC → Black / Black
230V AC → Red / Red

Typical Applications

Ideal for:
Domestic water control
Irrigation systems
Low pressure air systems
Beverage machines
RO water systems
DIY automation projects

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Technical Specification

Brand: Shako Co Ltd

Model: GC2

Width: 18.00 mm

Height: 66.50 mm

Depth: 39.00 mm

Weight: 0.10 kg

Valve / Product Type: Solenoid Valve

Body Material: Nylon

Voltage: 110vAC, 12vAC, 12vDC, 230VAC, 24vAC, 24vDC

Port Size: 1/4 thread

Function: 2/2 Failsafe Closed

Operation: Direct Acting

Pressure: 0.02 Bar (20 mBar), 0.1 Bar (100 mBar), 0.2 Bar (200 mBar), 0.3 Bar (300 mBar), 0.4 Bar (400 mBar), 0.5 Bar (500 mBar), 0.6 Bar (600 mbar), 0.7 Bar (700 mBar), 0.8 Bar (800 mBar), 1 Bar, 1.2 Bar, 1.3 Bar, 1.4 Bar, 1.5 Bar, 1.6 Bar, 2 Bar, 2.5 Bar, 3 Bar, 3.5 Bar, 4 Bar, 4.5 Bar, 5 Bar, 5.5 Bar, 6 Bar, 6.5 Bar, 7 Bar, 7.5 Bar, 8 Bar

Seals: EPDM

Approvals:: IP54

Media: Water

Options required: Mounting Holes

Orifice: 2.5mm

Reviews

★★★★★4.7 / 5 3 reviews

★★★★★

Ordered the valve, nice and easy, nice little water valve arrived next day, wonderful - thank you.

Reviewed on 27/06/2016 by ciampricotti

★★★★★

It is far better than its description &quot;Low price plastic water solenoid valve 1/4 BSP 2/2 N/Closed&quot;, and for only £12.20!! I bought more expensive ones than this that were no where near as nice. A++ Thanks. Chris.

Reviewed on 27/06/2016 by Chris W

★★★★★

Great communication. A pleasure to do business with.

Reviewed on 23/05/2020 by Global UK