Abstract: A spring biased normally open solenoid actuated valve includes a valve body having a valve seat defining a valve port, located between an inlet port and an outlet port, that is controlled by a spool. When the solenoid is de-energized, the valve spool is biased open by a compression spring. The valve spool may include a double seal assembly expanding the range of operating pressures for a given spring force. The double seal assembly includes a rod having first and second ends with the first end secured to a stem of the spool. A retainer including a first sealing surface is secured to the second end of the rod. A sealing member, longitudinally moveable along the rod, is concentrically located on the rod adjacent the retainer and includes an inner valve seat and a second sealing surface such that the first sealing surface contacts the inner valve seat and the second sealing surface contacts the valve port when the solenoid is energized thus closing the valve.