Got a refuse truck runnin a dry valve setup and tryin to figure out how the flow control side of this thing actually works. Does it just dump everything back to tank or what?
Question by: Dwayne M on May 11, 2025, 8:01 AM
When the system isn't actively being used, excess flow gets redirected back to the tank at low pressure rather than building up in the hydraulic circuit. The Versa-Pak valve acts as a pressure-compensated flow control, meaning it lets a preset amount of flow through to the hydraulic system and sends the rest back at low pressure. That's what keeps the pump from overspeeding and overpressurizing, which is where a lot of the wear and repair costs come from on these trucks. The built-in bleed valve handles heat buildup during idle periods, so you're not cooking the fluid when the system's just sitting there.
Answer by: Customer Support on May 13, 2025, 6:00 AM
got a versa-pak refuse pump setup, what’s this vp solenoid actually doing for me
Question by: Lee P on Jul 28, 2025, 8:17 PM
In a Versa-Pak refuse pump system, the VP solenoid is there to help manage flow and protect the hydraulic circuit. It acts as a pressure-compensated flow control so a preset amount of flow goes to the system and extra flow is sent back to tank at low pressure. That helps cut down on overspeeding and overpressurizing, which in turn can reduce repairs and downtime.
Answer by: Customer Support on Jul 30, 2025, 5:48 PM
Will this Permco solenoid work on any old refuse pump system or does it need to be a specific model?
Question by: Jean P on Oct 28, 2025, 6:16 AM
This solenoid is really designed to improve how well your hydraulic system works, especially on refuse trucks. It's made to keep the system from overdoing it, which can save you from having to do repairs all the time.
Answer by: Customer Support on Oct 29, 2025, 5:36 PM