would this valve work

[StirCrazy]

Ok I was at home depot today and I found a valve for 21.00, it is a 24v selanoid operated valve for sprinkler systems. the only metal I saw in the pump was a screw and backing plate that both looked like stainless. the package said corosion resistant and it had a 6 year unconditional warenty [img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] (bet I could put that to the test [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] ) anyways for 21 bucks even if I had to change them out once a year that would be cheep, so I guess my questions are:
1,how long would it take to start rusting (if it will)
2, if I put a little silicon over the metal and then used them would that extend the life any? or make it safe to use if you feal it is unsafe?
3, does anyone have thease in the sprinkler systems that can tell me how loud they are when they are going?

I think thease are the valves but I will have to check to make sure.

rainbird

Steve

[ 23 January 2002: Message edited by: StirCrazy ]</p>