RE: Irrigation

[Mike Griffiths <mike@xxxxxxx>]

Go on Stu Buy the HV :)
This is the excuse you've been waiting for!

Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stu Worrall [mailto:stuart@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 12 September 2002 16:10
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Irrigation
> 
> 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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