[Shop-talk] Air solenoid valve

[Randall]

> I thought if I put a 110 volt solenoid in the outlet, I could 
> put a spring wound line voltage timer in the circuit and 
> whenever I go out in the shop, I would give the timer a twist 
> which would open the valve for the timer duration. 

Another thought might be to wire it in through the light switch, along with
a contactor to enable the compressor.  I've got the contactor installed, but
haven't run the line to the garage switches yet.

Anyone know why this valve
http://www.mcmaster.com/#solenoid-valves/=61ozha
wouldn't be suitable?

-- Randall