Large reef safe solenoids?

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Does anyone know of any large reef-safe solenoids, in sizes up to 2”?
 
They would be low pressure drain lines of a complicated plumbing system. I can find large ones, I just have no idea if they’re reef-safe so I was hoping there’s some particular type that people use frequently.
 
They would be low pressure drain lines of a complicated plumbing system. I can find large ones, I just have no idea if they’re reef-safe so I was hoping there’s some particular type that people use frequently.
gotcha, I was thinking of magnetically actuated plungers, I'm assuming now, you're asking about solenoid actuated valves. My only suggestion would be try to stick with all PVC contact with water. Even stainless reacts badly to saltwater. I see many solenoid actuated PVC valves on google, but they're pricey $350 for a .5", A motor operated ball valve would be cheaper, but may not work for your intended purpose

If it is plungers you're looking for you could use a simple aquarium safe hydraulic setup connected to any solenoid to isolate it from the water. solenoid-cylinder-fluid(saltwater)-cylinder
 

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