Re: Re: Irrigation

[ian.bird@xxxxxxx]

When I said about a partly populated (4 instead of 8) relay board I was
thinking about a 'kit'. This was for two reasons 1) the Hozelock thingy
only has 4 outlets and 2) It would keep the cost down.

This is entirely optional and if anyone wants a full 8 relay board this
is
no problem. As you say, 4 for the valves and 4 for other switching
needs.

If a 4 relay board was bought initially and then that persons
requirements
changed I would be happy to add the missing components (or send by mail
if
soldering was not a problem) for an agreed price. If I was doing the
work
this would be the difference in price between the two units plus postage
-
can't say fairer than that can I.

Ian

Ian Bird
CibaVision UK Ltd.
Direct dial 01489 775570
Fax           01489
779570


                                                                                                                                
                     
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Sounds good Ian - certainly could be interested in the hose/valve
assembly - however an 8 relay board gives additional scope for other
outdoor controls - lighting, water feature pumps, etc.
Nick

--- In ukha_d@y..., ian.bird@c... wrote:
> 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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