The circuit will have the correct earthing and RCD protection, so the current will take the route of least resitance - which is the copper pipe rather than the water, which would then trip the RCD anyway - just the thought of lying in a bath full of a body of conductive water who's path passes mains voltage seems weird though - but I guess we are clever folk and have designed out the risk. ... ?
12v or 230v Power to a water valve
- Thread starter frank999
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Indeed,
Is the plan for this to be open all the time (as an adjunct to a ballcock) and just be there to shut the water off under some circumstances, or will it be operated "frequently" in lieu of a ballcock ?
If it's the former, then be aware that many valves really don't like being held open all the time - zone valves in heating systems are notorious for this as they rely on a spring return to close (or return to the de-energised position). The 3 port valve in Y plan systems is notorious for this, especially as it can stay energised for months during summer and then fail to work.
If it's the former, then be aware that many valves really don't like being held open all the time - zone valves in heating systems are notorious for this as they rely on a spring return to close (or return to the de-energised position). The 3 port valve in Y plan systems is notorious for this, especially as it can stay energised for months during summer and then fail to work.
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