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News Release from: Parker Fluid Control Division | Subject: Marine Selector Valve
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2008
Valve offers reliable fuel selection in
boats
The two-way, normally closed valves, rated for fuel safety shut-off, feature integral solenoids and a manual override in a one-piece construction.
Parker Fluid Control Division has released a three-port Marine Selector Valve for electric remote tank selection in boats with multiple gasoline fuel tanks The valve permits continuous engine function during tank switching, from the safety and convenience of the boat's control panel
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Jan 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Parker Fluid Control Division's Marine Selector Valve permits continuous engine function during tank switching.
The two-way, normally closed valves, rated for fuel safety shut-off, feature integral solenoids and a manual override in a one-piece construction.
Applications for this valve include marine engines, generator sets and cross-over piping arrangements, as well as fuel balancing.
The valve can be installed in medium-sized yachts, commercial fishing craft, personal fishing boats and inboard/outboard engine boats.
The Marine Selector Valve is manufactured with three ports for fuel return in gasoline tanks and comes with a two-year warranty.
Constructed in aluminium, the new valve has a flow capacity of 14 litres a minute and fuel line connections of 1/2in Female NPT.
Electrical specifications include a moulded coil enclosure with yoke, 18in lead connections and 12 or 24V DC voltage.
Additionally, the valve can operate with a maximum ambient temperature of 80C and a maximum media temperature of 71C.
It can also withstand a maximum operating pressure differential of 0.2bar when used with a 10W class F coil.
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