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1. Industrial Hydraulics Manual 5th Ed. 2nd Printing
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Used Book in Good Condition
Show Reddit reviews2. BACOENG 3/8" AC110V Electric Solenoid Valve (NPT, Brass, Normally Closed)
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Number of reviews: 1
1.Inlet / Outlet Ports: 3/8 ", Thread Standards: NPT, Material: Brass2. The unit operates on 110V AC power. Its N/C(normally closed), meaning it is closed when power isn't supplied. 3. High quality replacement part for use with pipelines in water, air and di...
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Either trade school or get a job at a hydraulic shop. I'll second getting on the IFPS website and start looking at the certifications and testing.
Start the learning process now. At a base level hydraulics is easy (pumps make flow, resistance to flow builds pressure) but quickly gets complicated once you start getting to the controls side.
Find a book like this
I'd use 1/2" copper with either a 1/2 or 3/8" solenoid valve. Since you are using metric for flow, you most likely are not in the US so make sure you buy the solenoid valve with the correct voltage. US is 110V, or you could go with 24V. Not sure what you circuit voltage will be based on your motion sensor, etc..... Also valves come either normally closed or normally open. THis refers to if loss of power, it goes to the "normal state".
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/pressure-loss-copper-pipes-d_930.html
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https://www.amazon.com/BACOENG-AC110V-Electric-Solenoid-Normally/dp/B013LM4T9G/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=solenoid+valve+3%2F8%22&qid=1565455929&s=gateway&sr=8-6
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Edit: or you could use hose barbs and flexible tubing in lieu of copper soldering.