Smart Irrigation: If We Use Electric Ball Valves, Do We Still Need Solenoid Valves?

Motorized electric ball valve for large flow and sediment-tolerant irrigation pipelines.

Quick Answer No. Once you install motorized electric ball valves, you can completely eliminate traditional irrigation solenoid valves on that pipeline. Both serve as automated flow-control devices (on/off controls), so you only need one or the other for a given node. Below is a breakdown of how they compare, along with their pros and cons […]