Running a solenoid valve off wall power

[skyjive]

Hi there,

Has anyone had success with running a solenoid-piloted sprinkler valve off of wall power, presumably with the appropriate converter? I have a large stationary system actuated by a solenoid valve about a foot from a socket. Currently I am using 3 9-volt batteries in series, which works fine, except that they drain reasonably fast (this is a high-use system). More importantly, it is critical that the range of the device be very consistent, and I suspect that as the batteries run down the valve performance changes, screwing everything up. So does anyone have any advice on running the valve off USA wall power?

Thanks

[Crna Legija]

you can buy solenoid that are for 110/240 volt and just swap it for the one you already have.

[skyjive]

i figured, but it would be quite difficult to replace the valves at this point so if there's any other way...

[hi]

Why not use like a lawn tractor battery and just use a car charger. This is really only practical if you already have a car battery charger though....

[Technician1002]

Pick up a transformer for a Sprinkler System control box. They are not expensive and output the proper ~24VAC the valve was designed to run on.
http://www.amazon.com/Rain-Bird-UT1-Spr ... B000DCN8LS

[skyjive]

wow with amazon link and everything, i really appreciate it