Netafim 1-1/2 in Series 80 Angle Valve, 12VDC Latching (12VDCL)

1-1/2 In Series 80 Angle Valve With a Latching DC Solenoid

Some zones sit far from any outlet, and a latching solenoid is how they still get automated. This Netafim valve pairs the angle-body Series 80 with a 12VDC latching coil, item 71610-014066. A latching solenoid needs only a short DC pulse to open and another to close, then holds its position with no current at all. That is what lets a battery-powered controller run it for a season instead of draining in days. The 1-1/2 in body passes 0.25 to 110 GPM and works from 7 to 150 psi, with water up to 140°F. Water enters through the bottom and leaves from the side, so the valve also does the job of an elbow. The angle shape runs freer than the globe at high flow, with about 5.0 psi loss at 100 GPM and 8.5 psi at 140 GPM. The footprint is compact at roughly 3-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 6-13/16 in and 1.8 lb. Body, bonnet and seat are glass-reinforced polyamide, with stainless 304 hardware and a 302 stainless spring. A clog-free labyrinth inlet feeds the control chamber, and an integrated check valve keeps the valve shut until it is told to open.

Running a 12VDC Latching Solenoid Valve Off-Grid

Latching coils suit field blocks, remote nursery beds and seasonal crops where trenching wire back to a timer makes no sense. They also fit DC control systems that already drive latching outputs. This is not a valve for a standard 24VAC sprinkler timer. A continuous AC or DC signal will not latch it correctly, so match it to a controller built for DC latching solenoids. Observe polarity when wiring, because the pulse direction decides whether it opens or closes. The angle shape earns its place where the supply rises from below grade or a manifold riser. Its outlet turns the flow sideways without extra fittings. Mount it with the bonnet up and the solenoid accessible in the valve box. The flow control stem trims the zone or closes it by hand while you balance laterals. Check the controller batteries at the start of every season. A latching valve stays in whatever state it was last pulsed to, so a dead battery can leave a zone running or stranded shut.

Key Features

• 12VDC latching solenoid: Opens and closes on short DC pulses and draws no holding current, ideal for battery controllers.
• Angle body: Turns the flow from the bottom inlet to a side outlet, removing an elbow from the riser.
• 0.25-110 GPM range: Covers a single drip block up to a large multi-lateral zone on one valve.
• Low friction loss: Runs freer than the globe body at high flow, which helps long laterals hold pressure.
• Flow control stem: Throttles or fully closes the zone by hand during balancing or repairs.
• Labyrinth inlet and check valve: Keeps the control chamber clear on dirty water and holds the valve shut until it is pulsed open.

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