A topic that came up for discussion on the sun-setting FB group involved solenoid connection and usage for a Ruida controller. I wanted to bring this over into the new forum and post here my value-play $7 DIGITEN 24V 1/4" Inlet Feed Water Solenoid Valve. This thing has worked flawlessly for me for over a year now. It draws only 200mA (4.8W @ 24v) and can be directly connected to the controller.
I further regulate my air from my shop system 95 PSI at the laser down to about 20 PSI prior to the solenoid.
Wow nice! I always wondered but never really looked into how I could add air assist to my rig. I guess this would be the easy way to go Right now I have a pressure regulator in line to do this manually, but I guess this would essentially remove that?
Yes. The more things you can programmatically control, the less likely you will forget.
Gone are the days when I had to realize I forgot to open the valve to turn on the air. Never again does my air just continue to run until I finally go back to the machine and shut off the valve. Eliminate that stress and check list item on that imaginary 20 point check list of items we go through in our head before starting that job on $100 material. Say farewell to those times when you find your work flaming up all because of forgetting to “break wind” lol.
Right now I have a pressure regulator in line to do this manually, but I guess this would essentially remove that?