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x10 controlled water spigot?
schmuttis:
I did a search on the internet for an X10 controlled spigot and found a SMARTHOME SELECT ELECTRONIC WATER SHUTOFF VALVE, 3/4-INCH, 12V DC. I'm not exactly sure how this is used and if it can be used with my automation system.
I would like to put this in my basement and attach a heated hose to go outside to my pond. If the temperature quickly drops and freezes some of the water, I need to add water to my pond to keep the pumps running. We thought we could hook up one of our cameras to watch the pond and if we see a need we could turn on the water remotely while away. (I'd also like to use it in the summer to schedule water fills.)
From the website on the Smarthome valve, I'm not exactly sure how it works and if it would work for my needs. Has anyone used this product or anything else that might work for what I am trying to accomplish?
I have a CM15A controller which I use with iHouse. I also use a lot of AHK external macros. I'm a retired programmer not much into electronics but understand basic wiring. I was hoping to be able to control the spigot from a compiled AHK macro. I do have a Z-wave controller and some modules but must admit I've never been able to get the thing working well so gave up.
Any suggestions/info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Brian H:
Is this the valve you are referring to?
http://www.smarthome.com/smarthome-select-electronic-water-shutoff-valve-3-4-inch-12v-dc.html
One of the images on the sales page shows the basic wiring.
It uses an external 12 volt DC power supply. Applying 12 volts DC to the common wire and either Red or Green wire. Opens or Closes it. It must have limit switches in it. As either the Red or Green wire is powered all the time until its open or closed position is changed.
They use their 2450 IO Linc as it has both a Normally Open and Normally Closed relay output. So depending on if Red or Green are on the NC contacts. It will be open or closed when the module is in the off position.
I just got two of the 2450 IO Linc modules under the Retail Part Number and will double check they still can accept an X10 Primary Address programmed into them. One point. refurbished can be anything from field returns to new surplus. Mine where brand new. Warranty also is only thirty days exchange only on refurbished.
http://www.smarthome.com/i-o-linc-insteon-2450-low-voltage-contact-closure-interface-1-in-1-out.html
http://www.smarthome.com/i-o-linc-insteon-2450-low-voltage-contact-closure-interface-1-in-1-out.html
That would not prevent you from using your own SPDT relay with a 120 Volt AC coil of choice driven by maybe an X10 Appliance Module
Tuicemen:
I'm not sure if you have fish in your pond if so adding warm water can harm them in the winter(actually any time of year if temperature is to far off the ponds current temperature)
I've had a Koi pond for several years and tried many ways to keep the pond open over the winter months. I used a water heater simular to those found for horse troughs for years but found I was going threw one every couple of years.
currently I use a 60 watt incandescent bulb supported over the water in a small enclose directly over where the pump moves the water. this keeps the pond open at least enough for harmful gasses to escape even on the coldest days.
It would have been helpful if you had supplied a link to the spigot in question.
Doing a search I found one which I assume is the same, (12volt shutoff )it uses insteon but I suppose you could adapt to X10.
You'd need a universal module (pum01 or simular) to supply the 12 volts to the unit when you send the x10 command on/off the value open/closes
Brian H:
I just verified my latest Hardware: V2.3, Date Code: 1430, 2450 I/O Linc still can have a Primary X10 Address programed into it for relay control.
I don't think the PUM01 would work as it has a SPST relay in it and the water valve needs a SPDT relay to provide 12 volts to either the Red or Green wire depending if you want it open or closed.
Tuicemen:
--- Quote from: Brian H on March 09, 2017, 04:16:23 PM ---I don't think the PUM01 would work as it has a SPST relay in it and the water valve needs a SPDT relay to provide 12 volts to either the Red or Green wire depending if you want it open or closed.
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Your most likely right Brian I only suggested that or something simular not fully researching the valve specs.
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