muddstopper
Veteran Member
I am building a splitter and wanting to use valves I already have to reduce cost. What i have is a 25hp Kholer engine, 11gpm Vickers Vane pump, Log splitter valve, https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-1262&catname=hydraulic splitter valve with ¾ ports. I am putting a hydraulic cylinder to lift my 4way wedge and have another valve (with 3 seperate control functions) with 1/2 inch ports that came off a long arm mower. I am also putting ahydraulic assit boom for picking up those heavy rounds to place on the splitter. I have and want to use this electric/hydraulic control valve, https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-6136&catname=hydraulic and https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?catname=hydraulic&item=9-5883-1 subplate, sae6 ports. My reasoning for using the electric valve is simply because it would allow me to use a power cord allowing some flexibility of movement when hooking up to the big rounds.
Now for my problem, Even tho all the control valves should handle my pump volume, I feel the restriction from reduceing hose size as I go from valve to valve in series will result in heat and slowing down of my splitter cylinder. I will be placeing restricting fittings to control speed of my wedge and boom cylinder. I dont see my operating all the cylinders at the same time so I am not worried about one operation slowing down other operations. I guess what I am asking is what is the best way to plumb all this up.
I also have another control valve with 3/4 ports I could use to control the 4way function, but I was wanting to use the stack valve incase i wanted to put a lift deck or other function on the splitter. Or I could use the stack valve to control the boom lift and just forget the electric valve. . Anyways, I could use other opinions and advise, and thanks in advance for your help.
Now for my problem, Even tho all the control valves should handle my pump volume, I feel the restriction from reduceing hose size as I go from valve to valve in series will result in heat and slowing down of my splitter cylinder. I will be placeing restricting fittings to control speed of my wedge and boom cylinder. I dont see my operating all the cylinders at the same time so I am not worried about one operation slowing down other operations. I guess what I am asking is what is the best way to plumb all this up.
I also have another control valve with 3/4 ports I could use to control the 4way function, but I was wanting to use the stack valve incase i wanted to put a lift deck or other function on the splitter. Or I could use the stack valve to control the boom lift and just forget the electric valve. . Anyways, I could use other opinions and advise, and thanks in advance for your help.