Re: Garden hose automation - suggestions?

[jr9@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Orbit has two valves that would work and screw on to most faucets.

The first runs on 12v dc I believe.  That is the one you showed at:

http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=sunmate.product&productid=33

The second one from Orbit does not seem to be on their homepage anymore,
but it is a Water Master 91704, and it was at HOme Depot last time I was
there.  It is very similar, but runs on 24V AC, and seems to be a little
larger.

Jeff


> Joerg,
>
> I don't need to go anti-siphon, etc, etc.
>
> All I have as a source is a hose-bib...
>
> I looked at the HD website, trying to figure-out which valve Jeff suggested,
> and see two inline valves that are 3/4". One has both male threads, the
> other's are both female...
>
> Neither one is designed to work on a hose, but as you said - adapters are
> available, etc.
>
> I just discovered this:
>
> http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm?fa=sunmate.product&productid=33
>
> It is an inline valve with a wire sticking out... Designed for hose use!
>
> The picture shows a 3.5mm stereo phone jack on the wire...
>
> Whatever it requires, I'm sure I can adapt electrically...
>
> This is the kind of thing I seek.
>
> I wonder if a local source is available, or if I will have to go mail
> order...
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
> Jack
> ;-)
>
>
>> Hello Jack,
>>
>>> But my Elk M1 has a spare output I could employ to activate a valve, etc.
>>
>>
>> I don't know what an Elk M1 is but if it has a free timer output that
>> provides 24VAC why not buy a regular sprinkler valve at Home Depot? You can
>> plumb it in with PVC pieces where you can get all kinds of threads to fit
>> faucet and hose. HD has lots of those, too. The valve just has to be level
>> and mounted somewhere solid and where it isn't going to be knocked over by
>> people or pets. Or foxes in our case.
>>
>> Mind the local code WRT to height of a typical anti-siphon valve.
>>
>> Regards, Joerg
>>
>> http://www.analogconsultants.com
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