Netafim Series 80 Globe Control Valve 3/4 in, 120VAC Solenoid

Netafim Series 80 3/4 Inch 120VAC Valve for Small Zones

Propagation benches and mist lines need little water, but they need it on time from the panel already on the wall. This Netafim build pairs a 120VAC solenoid with the smallest Series 80 body, the 3/4 in globe. That makes it a direct fit for relay boards, contactors and environmental controllers that switch line voltage. Recommended flow is 0.01 to 26 GPM, and Netafim had the low end verified by an independent irrigation test lab. Working pressure runs from 7 to 150 psi, with water up to 140°F. The valve is normally closed, opening only while the coil is powered. Body, bonnet and diaphragm seat are glass-reinforced polyamide, with 304 stainless nuts, bolts and washers and a 302 stainless spring. Very low friction loss lets the valve work across a wide spread of flows. Command water reaches it through a clog-free labyrinth inlet. The whole valve measures about 3-15/16 x 3 x 4-3/8 in and weighs 0.62 lb.

Fitting a 120 Volt Irrigation Valve on a Mist or Drip Zone

Mist manifolds, clone benches and short drip runs on a line-voltage panel are where this size makes the most sense. Treat the solenoid leads as a line-voltage circuit, with rated enclosures and an electrician where local code calls for one. A 24-volt sprinkler timer cannot drive this coil, so confirm the controller output before wiring. Install the valve upright with the flow arrow downstream, since the 2-way body is made for vertical mounting. The improved manual selector bleeds air internally and switches between manual and automatic without loosening the solenoid. Use the flow control stem to set each zone anywhere from fully closed to full capacity. Pressure loss sits near 3.0 psi at 4 GPM and 4.4 psi at 16 GPM, rising to 8.5 psi at 28 GPM. Sizing this 120 volt irrigation valve to the lower half of its range keeps more pressure available for the emitters. Quick response and a drip-tight seal give clean starts and stops on short mist pulses. Flush new lines before first use so pipe debris never reaches the seat.

Key Features

• 120VAC solenoid: Switches straight from line-voltage relays, contactors and controllers.
• 0.01-26 GPM range: Sized for mist lines, propagation benches and short drip runs.
• Improved manual selector: Bleeds the valve internally and toggles manual or automatic without touching the solenoid.
• Flow control stem: Sets each zone from fully closed up to full capacity by hand.
• Labyrinth inlet: Keeps command water moving on dirty or reclaimed water.
• Compact nylon body: Glass-reinforced polyamide valve weighing 0.62 lb.

Technical Specifications