Tornado Solenoid Valve 1/4″ Port 230V 32228

The Tornado 230V solenoid valve (part# 32228) is the genuine OEM valve that controls solution flow on the 230-volt Marathon carpet extractors. It has a 1/4-inch port and is opened electrically when the operator calls for solution, so pressurised liquid reaches the spray bar only while it is actually wanted. It is the component that turns a continuously running pump into controllable, on-demand spray.

Compatible Models

• Tornado 98167 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon, 230V)
• Tornado 98169 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 230V)

Not sure if this fits your machine? Call us at 763-535-0770 and we will confirm compatibility for you.

This valve is wound for 230-volt operation and belongs to the export-market machines. The 115-volt Marathon extractors — the 98166 Marathon 800 and the 98168 Marathon 1200 — use a different valve with its own part number. Fitting the wrong one either leaves the valve unable to open or exposes it to a voltage it is not wound for.

Symptoms of a failed Tornado 230V solenoid valve

A failing solenoid valve announces itself with a distinctive pattern: solution behaves as though the operator has no say in it. Either flow continues after the control is released, which soaks the carpet and empties the tank far faster than the job needs, or no solution arrives at all even though the pump is plainly running and building pressure. Both point at the valve rather than at the pump, because a pump fault changes how much pressure there is, while a valve fault changes whether the pressure is allowed through.

An audible click as the control is operated tells you the coil is energising; silence with a confirmed supply suggests the coil has failed open. A valve that clicks but still will not pass solution has usually been fouled by debris or mineral deposits on the seat, which is why keeping the in-line strainer clean protects this part as much as it protects the pump. Flushing the solution system with clean water at the end of a working day, rather than leaving chemical standing in it overnight, measurably extends valve life.

Always disconnect the machine from its supply before working on the valve or its wiring. Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956, and because this is a 230-volt export part it is listed as call-for-price rather than carrying a published figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Tornado 230V solenoid valve do on the Marathon extractors?

It is the electrically operated valve that starts and stops solution flow to the spray bar. The pump supplies pressure continuously; this valve decides whether that pressure reaches the nozzles, giving the operator on-demand spray.

How do I know if my solenoid valve (part# 32228) needs replacing?

Look for solution behaving independently of the control: flow that continues after the control is released, or no flow at all while the pump is clearly running. A click as the control is operated means the coil is energising; silence suggests a failed coil. A valve that clicks but passes nothing is usually fouled on the seat.

What models is the Solenoid Valve 1/4 inch Port 230V (part# 32228) compatible with?

The Tornado 98167 20-inch Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon, 230V) and the Tornado 98169 20-inch Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 230V). It is wound for 230 volts and does not fit the 115-volt 98166 and 98168 machines.

How do I order the Solenoid Valve 1/4 inch Port 230V (part# 32228) or get help?

Call us at 763-535-0770 for current price and availability. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428. Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956, and we can confirm the Solenoid Valve 1/4 inch Port 230V (part# 32228) is right for your machine before you order. Browse more Tornado 98169 Marathon 1200 parts, or see the machine on the Tornado manufacturer site.