Iris Smart Water Shutoff Valve?

Devices & Integrations
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Hmm, interesting idea. I will think about it and discuss it with the EcoNet team.

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42

@Dlee

Unless it is a ball valve, I can’t see how it could be reliable.

43

Dan did you ever find this out? Or has anyone else?

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/**

  • Turn Off the Water
  • Author Jamie Bourassa

*/
definition(
name: “Turn Off the Water”,
namespace: “anyway”,
author: “Jamie Bourassa”,
description: “Turns a valve or switch to the off / closed position.”,
category: “Safety & Security”,
iconUrl: “https://cdn.device-icons.smartthings.com/valves/water/open.png”,
iconX2Url: “https://cdn.device-icons.smartthings.com/valves/water/open@2x.png”
)

preferences {
section(“When water is sensed…”) {
input “sensor”, “capability.waterSensor”, title: “Where?”, multiple: true
}
section(“Turn off…”) {
input “pump”, “capability.switch”, title: “Which?”, multiple: true
}
}

def installed() {
subscribe(sensor, “water.dry”, waterHandler)
subscribe(sensor, “water.wet”, waterHandler)
}

def updated() {
unsubscribe()
subscribe(sensor, “water.dry”, waterHandler)
subscribe(sensor, “water.wet”, waterHandler)
}

def waterHandler(evt) {
log.debug "Sensor says ${evt.value}"
if (evt.value == “wet”) {
if (state.delay != true) {
pump.off()
}
}
}

def checkWet(evt) {
def latestValue = sensor.latestValue(“water”)
}

46

The Iris one can not, the FortrezZ does.

47

Thanks for this water shutoff app. I will install and test.

48

The lever valve controller is reliable and I think it is possible to make a valve controller reliable for a standard turn valve. The tricky part would be the controller knowing difference between completely open/close or just a tight valve. Also, you don’t want so much torque that you could damage the valve. This is all possible though as we use a similar method with our EV100/200 vents in running a calibration stroke that open/closes and gets a profile of the mechanical system. (current/power feedback from the motor) With this method it would even be possible to open the valve in percentages, just like a dimmer switch, or just like our vent.

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49

A smart Valve or valve controller is my next planned purchase. The fortrezz is expensive plus the cost of installation. The leaksmart is nice because of the price point. The econet is exciting because of the price point and no installation cost but lacks both battery back up and also no consumption monitoring.

All that said - I think I’m going to try the econet. I would go with leaksmart if consumption monitoring worked with ST.

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50

That sounds pretty cool. I’d be interested. It’s not just that I don’t want the pain of replacing my valves, but also that I like the freedom to easily take the device with me when I move years down the road. A friend of mine who sells houses for a living recently mentioned that he recommends clients remove DIY home automation switches and stuff before putting their house up for sale. Having to figure out how to use or remove a bunch of home automation devices adds unwanted complexity to most buyers. I like EcoNet’s easy add/remove approach.

For the EBV105, how long is the power adapter cord? I would consider it for use as a backup for when I forget to close the BBQ grill natural gas valve at night (I realize this is unintended and outdoor use :slight_smile:

51

The EBV105 has a cable that is 4’ long. It connects to the adapter cable that is 4.5’ long. Together, this gives you a length of 8.5’. A custom cable could extend this length if required.

52

Just install a ball valve after the gate valve.

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Ordered the econet last week. Shipping today.

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54

Please report back on it @fuzzlager

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55

In my experience, standard turn valves “freeze” over time requiring greater torque. Ball valves suffer the same issue but to a much less extent. One way to reduce this issue is to periodically test the valves.

56

This is interesting. We have created an app. for SmartThings that closes the value and sends alert notification when a water leak is detected from standard water sensors. Perhaps we should add a maintenance option in this app. that closes and then opens the value once a month as this would prevent or reduce stiff or stuck valves due to lack of use. What do you think?

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57

Yes. It would also need to be able to indicate if the test fails.

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58

And of course it must have an easy schedule option so users can pick the most appropriate time for their schedule.

59

I’m thinking many similar devices need to have, capabilty.selfDignosticTest (name subject to change) such that it can be scheduled or called by any SmartApp.

60

Any update @fuzzlager their website says not shipping until 7/6/15 but you said your’s shipped 9 days ago?

@EcoNetBlake Is there a special device type for your product?

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We @EcoNetBlake had a small quantity available that ran out quickly. We are waiting for a new production batch of EBV105 water shutoff controllers that will begin shipping next week.