Motorized valves connected to same driver?

[TriLife]

Greetings,

So, I have this EasyTouch system and need to move 5 valves. ET is limited to 4.

3 of these valves always move at the same time. Can I connect two valves to the same driver?

Cheers.

 

[Jimrahbe]

T,

Yes... I would not add more that two valves to the same driver port.

Jim R.

 

[JamesW]

I'm not sure that it's a good idea to put 2 valves on a single terminal. The terminal isn't rated to deliver that much power.

I would probably use the 24 volt ac output to trigger a single pole double throw relay that powers all 3 valves at the same time using an external 24 volt ac transformer as the power source.

I would put an inline fuse on each valve.

 

[TriLife]

Great idea! I'll give that a shot. Thanks JamesW.