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Originally Posted by Daox
Haha, quite true...
If you do a search for "12v solenoid valve water" on ebay, you'll come up with a bunch of other options though that are actually cheaper (though probably not as reliable).
Here is an example:
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3 4" Electric Solenoid Valve NSF61 Potable Water 12VDC 24VDC Vac 110 120VAC G28E | eBay
Like most diaphragm-type valves, this valve requires minimum pressure (5 psi) to open. It is intended to be used in pressurized systems, not in gravity feed systems. The pressure may come from city water pressure, well pump etc.