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Title: x10 irrigation control
Post by: mikeeps2 on June 19, 2013, 06:11:50 PM

hi for all , i want make now a irrigation control only for one zone , my wife have 6 plant and i want put irrigation timers , so i have two schematic , i dont know what is better

one schematic ...

appliance module - transformer 24 v - water valve ------------> here , only have power when i turn on the module


second schematic

transformer 24 v -  universal module - water valve --------- here always have power the transformer

for me is better first schematic , because  the transfomer never have power , only when send signal to appliance module .... i dont know if that schematic is correct , i need  help for the opinion of you need to decide

thanks  mikee

Title: Re: x10 irrigation control
Post by: Brian H on June 19, 2013, 06:27:22 PM

Both would work.
I would also say the Appliance Module switching the transformers AC Power On and Off  is a good way to go.

Title: Re: x10 irrigation control
Post by: mikeeps2 on June 20, 2013, 09:22:24 AM

hi brian , thanks for post , i think that is the best option , I will get started to buy Componenet to manufacture

Title: Re: x10 irrigation control
Post by: Tuicemen on June 20, 2013, 10:30:06 AM

I also would go with the appliance module as my preferred route.
 ;)

Title: Re: x10 irrigation control
Post by: bkenobi on June 20, 2013, 01:17:36 PM

I'm pretty sure that the appliance module will be a cheaper route than the universal module, too.

Title: Re: x10 irrigation control
Post by: dave w on June 20, 2013, 06:18:18 PM

Quote from: bkenobi on June 20, 2013, 01:17:36 PM

I'm pretty sure that the appliance module will be a cheaper route than the universal module, too.

Undoubtedly easier to find.

Title: Re: x10 irrigation control
Post by: mikeeps2 on June 27, 2013, 08:25:12 AM

perfect , i install the system and working perfect

Title: Re: x10 irrigation control
Post by: dave w on June 27, 2013, 09:47:15 AM

Quote from: mikeeps2 on June 27, 2013, 08:25:12 AM

perfect , i install the system and working perfect

:)%