Netafim Series 80 1 Inch 12VDC Solenoid Valve, Globe (71610-014523)

Netafim 1 Inch 12VDC Solenoid Valve for Small Zones

Small 12-volt systems are common in propagation rooms, remote sheds and hobby-scale automation built around relay modules. This Netafim build puts a 12VDC solenoid on the compact 1 in Series 80 globe body, item 71610-014523. Power the coil and the zone opens; cut the power and the normally closed valve shuts. There is no polarity pulse to manage, so any relay output that can switch 12 volts will drive it. Rated flow is 0.01 to 44 GPM, which covers a single mist line at the low end and a full bench at the top. Working pressure is 7 to 150 psi, with water up to 140°F. The small Series 80 bodies carry Netafim's improved manual selector, which bleeds the valve internally without touching the solenoid. Body, bonnet and seat are glass-reinforced polyamide, with 304 stainless hardware and a 302 stainless spring. The valve measures about 4-1/8 x 3 x 4-1/2 in and weighs 0.64 lb. Command water reaches the diaphragm through a clog-free labyrinth inlet.

Powering a 12 Volt Irrigation Valve From Battery or Relay

Wire the coil to a relay channel and a 12-volt supply sized for every valve that may open together. On a battery and solar setup, remember that this 12 volt irrigation valve draws current for as long as the zone is open. Add up the daily run minutes and size the battery and panel with that load included. Keep cable runs short or use heavier wire, because a 12-volt circuit loses a larger share of its voltage over distance. If power fails mid-cycle the valve closes, so a flat battery leaves the zone dry rather than flooded. Mount the valve upright with the flow arrow downstream, since the 2-way body is built for vertical installation. Bleed air with the manual selector on first start-up, then switch the selector to automatic. The flow control stem trims the zone from fully closed to full capacity while laterals are balanced. Friction loss is about 3.4 psi at 8 GPM and 4.1 psi at 20 GPM, rising to 11.5 psi at full flow. A drip-tight seal closes the zone cleanly at the end of each cycle.

Key Features

• 12VDC solenoid: Switches from 12-volt relay modules and battery-backed controllers.
• Normally closed: The zone shuts whenever the 12-volt supply or signal drops.
• 0.01-44 GPM range: Handles a single mist line up to a full bench on one 1 in valve.
• Improved manual selector: Bleeds the valve internally and switches manual or automatic without touching the solenoid.
• Flow control stem: Trims or closes the zone by hand while balancing laterals.
• Compact nylon body: Glass-reinforced polyamide valve weighing 0.64 lb.

Technical Specifications