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Are there any good recommendations for water control valves? I want to control a automatic watering system and need something to attach to the garden tap. Open firmware would be a bonus.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I built my own with an esp32 and esphome.

Esp32 runs a relay board which switches the 24v to my sprinkler valves.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Rachio is supposed to have a local API coming soon. The Smart Hose hardware is great quality and I’m happy with their app in the meantime. Waiting to see how they open the integration before I commit heavily.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I have one of these with normal sprinkler system valves. opensprinkler.com/. Works great with home assistant.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I made my own that used irrigation valves with a Zooz Zwave dry relay, with Home Assistant to control it. It was a giant pain to find and get everything hooked up right but afterwards it works well.

I’ve since found some zigbee-based irrigation valves in AliExpress that I’ll try out this summer. I think they’re about the same price as what I built per valve (considering all the parts and the time needed). I haven’t had a chance to try them yet as I got them at the end of last summer but they worked well in testing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That is only the motor, not the valve, correct?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

To be honest, I'm not sure. I just remembered seeing this the other day, so did a search for Zigbee Water Valve and this came up.