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Automatic garden and hanging basket watering system

james.wilson
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    Lol I've just been doing a pir activated motorised valve jobby, issue with the solenoids are hammer when they are activated.   

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Also sorting out my watering system today, nothing fancy just solenoid and a hozelock kit. Controlled via simple z-wave relay as Fibaro has watering program built in based on weather etc...

 

Hadn't really considered the hammer issues.

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So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands

 

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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 

 

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The out hose connection is for the veg patch

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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. 

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Like the manifold. 

 

Ifttt is ideal for the sonoff with something like Weather Underground. 

 

Or even on the schedule for sunset with inching set up. 

Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

Personally I'd see the solenoid as a potential weak/leak spot and I'd look to have it outside if at all possible. 

Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
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it is outside. In wp enclosure

ive got to consider freezing though too

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Trace heater for the solenoid? 

Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

I have a green watering can for water & a red watering can for weed killer...

 

 

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    I can't remember ever watering plants. 

    Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

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