I know a lot about valves for gases but need something different for my next project. Can anyone recommend a supplier of inexpensive small plastic valves for water? Only needs to hold 1 PSI. Manual or electrical operation are both options.
I have thought about pinch valves. When I used them in the past the hose had to be replaced as regular maintenance. We would prefer to avoid that in this application. Are there hoses that last for 10,000 pinches?
We have used water sprinkler system valves.
They aren't super cheap, but they are reasonable, easy to get, and reliable.
They are also easy to automate.