Attaching Connector Wires to a Solenoid Water Valve

Adosia ships our 12V DC normally closed solenoid water valves with a connector wire attached. This video demonstrates how Adosia connects wires to the solenoid valves we ship our customers.
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*note - we do not solder a flyback diode across the solenoid terminals as the Adosia IoT IO boards feature onboard flyback diodes in parallel with each motor / EM switching channel.

[@narenderverma4203]

Super information provided thanks

[@andreramos945]

Thanks

[@tompaquette7138]

What's the amps or watts on these guys? What size fuse do you use on a single one?

[@nevereden3832]

Hi - what power DC adaptor did you use? I have a 12v adaptor using the same valve as yours between 0.02mpa and 0.8mpa but for some reason it only opens partially so the water entering is it very low pressure.

[@adosia]

Thanks for your note. We use a 12V/1A power adapter for most applications. It seems your valve may either be defective or not able to draw enough current as you suspect - these valves can be hit or miss and we always recommend testing them in groups for performance comparisons

[@Jeca299]

Does it matter which wire is on the left and which one is on the right on the connector, i.e. is the order of the red and white wires important?

[@MK-xz6rm]

I have the same question. Do you find an answer?

[@baileykoenigs6750]

What wire size ?

[@chriscurl8162]

Can you leave it open for any length of time

[@koroshsun2009]

is it possible to make this kind of valve to normally open?

[@amitrakshe5773]

Can it work for 8 hours straight? How's many days it will last

[@DodoTheCreator]

Hello, do the size of connectors matter

[@adelinasimanjuntak3032]

Sir can I use Jumper only to connect to solenoid valve? I mean without the connector. I'm using ADC 12V/2A and solenoid valve exactly as yours but it doesnt work at all.. I'm confused. Is my solenoid valve broken? Thanks.

[@adosia]

it's possible the valve is broken - we have had mixed results with procuring these

[@gnananandhan5186]

I had given 12v DC 1.5 Amp but it doesn't work and heated up rapidly what can I do?

[@adosia]

get a new valve - it sounds like the one you have might be defective

[@bennydelacruz1779]

Can this be used outdoor?

[@adosia]

yes

[@boki1425]

Is it posible that electicity somehow pass valve? If it is, could 12vdc be harmfull?

[@adosia]

Anything could be possible in the case of poor manufacturing. With that being said we've never been shocked using/building out our setups and don't take any special electrical safety precautions as 12V is considered low voltage (relatively harmlesss) with these types of embedded systems It's the current that's dangerous => V = I*R, where V = the voltage drop (12V to ground = 12V), I = the current going through the medium, and R = the resistance of the medium dripping the voltage (human body). The current is directly dependent on voltage and resistance of your body, and increases as voltage increases.

[@boki1425]

@@adosia thanks for explanation. I founded some 6v solenoids witch are more suitable for hoby project i pictured. Best wishes!

[@adosia]

@@boki1425 - Our pleasure - let us know if the 6v solenoids work out well for you and we'll check them out if any good

[@hunterx8625]

Hi I want to ask. It may a silly question but it better than dont anything. Can we just connect the wire without using that red connector?

[@kysac]

99% vistors here are because they wanna know what is positive and negative connector. And give to you dislike because you do not mentioned that in this video. It is no matter for this model anyway :)

[@SethiozProject]

same, i came here because it doesn't say which is which

[@asperwolf6003]

@@SethiozProject did you figure out how to find the positive?

[@andreramos945]

Damn half way in the video tk read this lol

[@deanbashford3524]

How do I wire up a sensor to it

[@adosia]

check out some of our other videos - what kind of sensor?

[@hansbejo]

What if I use 9v battery? Will it work?

[@adosia]

Not all hardware is created equal. These particular valves are rated at 12VDC. While some components can operate at lower than the specified operating voltage, you will need to determine for yourself with the hardware you are using.

[@hansbejo]

@@adosia thanks

[@cammrn]

Does which side is positive / negative matter?

[@adosia]

Polarity can typically be disregarded for most solenoid coils - so no, it doesn't matter which side is positive / negative.

[@cammrn]

@@adosia wow, thanks for the quick reply! appreciate it!

[@maheshidol]

@@adosia So it's not series connection, we can use any port as + and the other one - connection ? Right...So the 12 v will not short as it's coil ? I hd a doubt so asking

[@adosia]

@@maheshidol - correct, polarity typically doesn't matter with these valves, but you will want a flyback diode across the leads to prevent current surges when the solenoid disengages - google "flyback diode" for more info

[@maheshidol]

@@adosia Thank you for the reply, It's most helpful for me getting this done today, as I was assembling my water RO machines

[@robertcasey7312]

Yes, I have a most serious problem, a real crisis, to solve with a Solenoid Water Valve. Due to Covid-19 my wife works from home. To ease her boredom I hung a bird feeder in the tree outside her window. She delighted in her birds at first but now she battles birdseed greedy squirrels all day. The plump squirrels are oblivious to her scare tactics; waving, yelling, knocking, etc.. Even her outdoor efforts fail. Rude squirrels simply climb higher and bark obscenities down at her. Once she turns away they’re back at the feeder. I need a Remote and/or Alexa Controlled Water Solenoid Valve (Preferably 8VDC battery or possibly AC Low V). To drench these plump Critters. Preferably a valve that stays opens about 5 seconds. Any help is sincerely and greatly appreciated. TY Best Wishes! And yes we feed the Squirrels elsewhere too, but they love birdseed or maybe they just love pissing off my wife.