montyv
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I finally finished building my Logsplitter today, the valve I used for the split upstream is a (RD513CE5A4B1) and for the loglift downstream I used a (RD513CA5A4B1) valve. I have no problem with the loglift valve, it works exactly as it should.
The thing I am not shore of is the splitter valve, when I pull the handle forward to split It locks in, the ram moves forward splitting the wood no need to hold the handle, once the wood has split, the handle flicks back to neutral but the ram doesn't retract unless I pull & hold the handle back the ram retracts backwards. I would like to know if this is normal for this type of valve, or should the ram retract by its self after splitting the wood, Other than that the spltter has plenty of power & works fine. Here is the info for this valve.
Prince RD513CE5A4B1 Directional control valve, Monoblock, Cast Iron, 1 Spool, 4 Ways , 3 Positions, Tandem, Pressure Release Detent, Spool "Out” Only, Spring Center, Lever Handle, 3000 PSI, 30 Gpm, In/Out: 3/4 NPT Female, Work 3/4 NPT Female.
Any Info would be much appreciated.
The thing I am not shore of is the splitter valve, when I pull the handle forward to split It locks in, the ram moves forward splitting the wood no need to hold the handle, once the wood has split, the handle flicks back to neutral but the ram doesn't retract unless I pull & hold the handle back the ram retracts backwards. I would like to know if this is normal for this type of valve, or should the ram retract by its self after splitting the wood, Other than that the spltter has plenty of power & works fine. Here is the info for this valve.
Prince RD513CE5A4B1 Directional control valve, Monoblock, Cast Iron, 1 Spool, 4 Ways , 3 Positions, Tandem, Pressure Release Detent, Spool "Out” Only, Spring Center, Lever Handle, 3000 PSI, 30 Gpm, In/Out: 3/4 NPT Female, Work 3/4 NPT Female.
Any Info would be much appreciated.