# Sealing hose to a 12V solenoid valve

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**Created:** [30 September 2018 07:03 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sealing-hose-to-a-12v-solenoid-valve/3576 "2018-09-30T07:03:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Rama70412](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Rama70412](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Rama70412)\
**Post date:** [30 September 2018 07:03 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sealing-hose-to-a-12v-solenoid-valve/3576/1 "2018-09-30T07:03:52Z")

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I am attempting to seal a 1cm diameter hose to the 12V solenoid valve from core electronics link: [https://core-electronics.com.au/plastic-water-solenoid-valve-12v-1-2-nominal.html](https://core-electronics.com.au/plastic-water-solenoid-valve-12v-1-2-nominal.html)  
The setup is shown below:

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/core_electronics/original/2X/0/0a38685560bc8171a7a6e109a2e87d6244da86de.jpeg)  
To ensure no water leakage i would like to use a strong sealant (link: [https://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-80g-all-clear-multipurpose-sealant\_p1230113](https://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-80g-all-clear-multipurpose-sealant_p1230113)) however; it says on the package that the sealant might damage poly carbonate and polystyrene. Will this be an issue of concern for the plastic valve as I am not aware of what material it is made from.  
Thank you very much.

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**Author:** ![Stephen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/stephen/32/1599_2.png) [@Stephen](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Stephen)\
**Post date:** [1 October 2018 23:44 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/sealing-hose-to-a-12v-solenoid-valve/3576/2 "2018-10-01T23:44:42Z")

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Hi Rama,

I’m not sure what type of plastic thos valves are made from. It doesn’t look like polystyrene, but polycarbonate comes in many varieties. I think it is most likely that its PVC. My best suggestion is to try a small amount of the sealant on a non critical part of the valve and see what happens.

I hope that helps! Let us know what you work out!