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the2sharps
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Jul 17, 2017

Control city water supply with 12v water valve

When we leave our RV at a FHU campground to go sightseeing, shopping, etc., I try to remember to turn off the city water supply at the pedestal. To make this process a little simpler, I am consideri...
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the2sharps
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Oct 29, 2017
A final report on this project. The solenoid water value would get hotter than I was comfortable with when it was activated in the on position. I changed to a normally closed motorized ball value and the project works great.

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