# Valve Actuators Specs from scratch

When you are looking for a valve/actuator from scratch, you will need to have the below info before you can find a quote.

 1. Media?  
 2. Line size?  
 3. 2-way, 3-way, 4-way?  
 a. 3-way = Normally open, closed or Universal?  
 b. 4 way = 1 or 2-position?  
 i. Single or dual solenoid?  
 4. Normally Open or Closed?  
 5. What inlet\\Outlet Pressure?  
 6. Indoor or outdoor?  
 7. Voltage?  
AC or DC?