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wireman
Jun 14, 2007, 10:18 PM
I have a JANITROL P/N 34D35 electric (12-24V dc) solenoid valve, made for jet aircraft, that I'd like to use for fuel cutoff. Is this valve suitable for use with gasoline? Thank you.

dayslug24
Jun 15, 2007, 06:00 AM
I'm not sure if gasoline may eat the seal, but try it - it should work.

dayslug24
Jun 15, 2007, 06:03 AM
Actually, yes it should be OK. Turbine engines are able to run for a small amount of time on avgas if its necessary, so the valve should be suitable for gasoline as well as jetA.

Lowtax4eva
Jun 15, 2007, 06:27 AM
Agreed, but your innitial assumption is correct, if it was designed for jet fuel, gasoline will eat the seals. If you planning on doing this temporarily it's OK but for any extended length of time it's not worth the hassle