Vermeer 1250 Autofeed valve

[MuniArt]

I am hoping to add autofeed to my 1988 BC1250 with Ford 6cyl gas. I saw the sensor from radioremote.com and was looking for a valve/solenoid combo. I was trying to avoid Vermeer's as I feel like they just tack extra cost onto a valve they bought from someone else. I'm looking for a simple single-function (no reverse) valve. Anyone else out there try this? Or are any of you fellow 1250 or 1230 owners out there who already have Autofeed willing to pass along the make/model and specs of the valve/solenoid unit on your machine?

The service manual says this hydro system runs at 8.5 gpm max and a 3000psi limit. Any of you hydraulic buffs out there know how to convert that roughly into Cv (apparently the specification of choice with valve manufacturers)? Any other tips or information is, of course, welcome and appreciated.

Answer from the semi-local dealer: "Oh, you don't want to do that. Costs too much." (real helpful )

Thanks guys,
Art

 

[tomtrees58]

yes i have a 1230 dont do it it will last about 3 months then toast tom trees

 

[MuniArt]

Tomtrees,

What died on your 1230? The solenoid or the electronics that control it? Or was it somehow the valve? Was this Vermeer factory parts?

Thanks for replying,
Art

 

[tomtrees58]

Toftrees,

What died on your 1230? The solenoid or the electronics that control it? Or was it somehow the valve? Was this Vermeer factory parts?

Thanks for replying,
Art

solenoid 5 times valve 2 times you cont get after parts vermeer only good luck tom trees

 

[MuniArt]

Wow, Tomtrees!

That makes me not want to buy the valve/solenoid combo from Vermeer all the more. Thanks for the warning. Does anyone else care to chime in on the general longevity of your Autofeed parts? Are all heavily-used vermeer autofeeds as problem-prone as his? Or non-vermeers for that matter? I was under the (probably misguided) conception that the valves themselves were pretty solid, though solenoids are, of course, merely electrical parts prone to the occasional burnout. With a properly sized (and quality) valve and well-built electronics, what could possibly go wrong? Stupid question, I know.

Any other opinions/experiences/warnings?
Thanks.
Art