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Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
james.wilson replied to james.wilson's topic in Members Lounge (Public)
I was gonna bond the plastic just to be sure -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
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It is im still using soldered copper throughout I dont mind using the pipe only for watering plants wouldnt trust it over copper. But i suppose its the same as some customers if its cheaper (and speedfit certainly is) is 15mm so must be the same etc etc -
No EU complaint panel I know of does this. Honeywell galaxy and vista are not related in any way. The vista is an ademco product, the galaxy/dimension is a microtech one Anything will do that Again any proper comms will connect to an EU panel we do it every day, but insurance approval needs nsi etc approval (i note you know this) Most panels are available as hybrid options allowing rf and hard wired A hybrid will utilise your existing wiring (assuming enough cores and in tact) Your biggie issue is nothing professional is designed to connect to Home assistant nativly due to the risks involved in that sector. Your not imho gonna tick all your boxes. You can get the functionality you require just not with HA. So as alyeti says if you list what you need functionalilty wise then that would exclude other products maybe already mentioned
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As above you need the standby times for fire and reporting of fault to the fire panel. Should be dedicated. It can be done but keeping both sets of regs complaint is the issue. ie fault monitoring to both systems
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Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
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I know its not supposed to be permanant but if i get 3 years out of it ill be happy. I expect the seals to fail on it to be fair with whats its shifting. The grunfos that I bout previously only did 4 years -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
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I got one of these when stuck as the previous 'dark water' pump failed but its been in for over a year now https://www.toolstation.com/einhell-ge-dp5220ll-2-in-1-clean-and-dirty-water-pump/p91077 -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
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if your pumping id use float switches up to your head height if thats what your planning -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
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Oh no I havnt ill add one on the supply to it -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
james.wilson replied to james.wilson's topic in Members Lounge (Public)
Dont have one, should I? -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
james.wilson replied to james.wilson's topic in Members Lounge (Public)
I can't say I'd use plastic inside for any plumbing all I've done on the kitchen etc has been copper and solder. But i can see why it's used on modern builds its very quick and easy compared to tube. I see push fit installed with joints in walls etc but I wouldnt -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
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it is outside. In wp enclosure ive got to consider freezing though too -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
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The remote is for something else but i was playing with it. It will be automatic on a timer using the sonoff. -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
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The speedfit is just being used inside. Will be painted for the 200mm at each basket. Wanted to use it as its in the house and i didnt want any leaks. Ive done it without joints thats why the 4 way manifold. Used this solonoid https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Household-Appliances-Industrial-Equipment/dp/B07WGZ62G2/ref=sr_1_12?crid=E223TKA97H7R&dchild=1&keywords=240v+solenoid+valve&qid=1586805698&refinements=p_76%3A419158031&rnid=419157031&rps=1&sprefix=240v+sol%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-12 for about 12 quid using a sonoff mini https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compatible-Control-Function-Support-Required/dp/B07TRSWY23/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=vILe6pEXAnEN4p-U9Y5c2g&hsa_cr_id=2512088930502&ref_=sb_s_sparkle Just cos i have them i dont need the switch input but may add it to the enclosure depending on how the auto goes with the weather etc Currently running on a hose pipe feed but will be plumbed in properly The out hose connection is for the veg patch -
Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system
james.wilson replied to james.wilson's topic in Members Lounge (Public)
would i be better of with a motorised one then? -
Replace Paragon plus with new version
james.wilson replied to Guest's topic in !!..DIY Installers..!!
Maybe upload photos of each end showing the connections and markings? -
Replace Paragon plus with new version
james.wilson replied to Guest's topic in !!..DIY Installers..!!
It must be wired incorrectly. You have an output that is going active on armed connected to something -
There is no way to control 3rd party integrations if the provider doesn't have 3rd party certification. Its a want these houses have not a need. Think about what would happen if the system failed to perform. The certification company would be taking all the risk on a system the installer / maintainer has no control over. I believe these integrations rely on engineer level access between them. Any installer doing this without the necessary protection is daft IMHO. There is a 'guide' being worked on but the scope is so massive there is no time line if it ever sees the light of day.
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imo no they are not
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As long as the component doing the disarming meets the component requirements of en 50131 then you can certificate it
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Getting any eu compliant panel to talk to a non graded system isnt currently doable out of the box. You can obviously use relays and such like but not ideal. I use home assistant with my hkc system but there is no way id allow home assistant to control the set status only to view or for logic etc. You could probably get the events via 232 printer but ive not investigated that yet
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Texecom Premier panels linked together
james.wilson replied to LE5538's topic in Control Panels (Public)
The only system I know that did this was the old castle stuff multiple end stations was called a 2900 to begin with then a multi 2500 or 2700. I'd go with 6 it's probably not linked