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RE: Irrigation


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  • Subject: RE: Irrigation
  • From: "Stu Worrall" <stuart@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:10:19 +0100
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I would be interested in this as I grow Bonsai which sometimes need
watering 3 times a day depending on the weather.

Only problem is that I don't (yet) have homevision.  Would the serial
board that your thinking of for the future get oer this problem?

Thanks  Stu

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ian.bird@xxxxxxx
> [mailto:ian.bird@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 12 September 2002 16:00
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx > Subject: [ukha_d] Irrigation
>
>
> Hi all
>
> I have been working on this little old relay board of mine
> for a while now and one of its intended uses was to control
> irrigation valves and keep the missus happy. Now, one of the
> main components of this is the plumbing that the valves
> attach to. Whilst wondering round B&Q the other day I spotted
> the 4 way distribution blocks that Hozelock do for about 18
> quid. I got to thinking that this would be a neat way of
> getting the water to the valves with only the attaching of
> the valves being a problem.
>
> Anyway, today I think I solved this latter problem so I can
> attach valves to the distribution block. So, 4 way irrigation
> without a spanner or soldering iron in sight.
>
> My question:
> Is anyone interested in this as like a kit. I would supply
> one of my relay boards populated with 4 relays, this
> distribution block with the valves mounted and ready to go.
> All that would be needed would be to mount it, wire it up and
> attach the hose in and hoses out. If anyone is interested I
> will look into pricing and all and let you know. I am working
> on a serial control module for the relay board but that is
> not available at the moment but could be added to the kit
> when ready. This would hopefully increase its appeal.
>
> Other than a little time there is little investment required,
> not like building a PCB circuit from scratch or something.
>
> Mail me your views please (on or off list) - the more the better.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ian
>
> Ian Bird
> CibaVision UK Ltd.
> Direct dial 01489 775570
> Fax           01489 779570
>
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