Irrigation Valve? (Not Zwave)

[dcwilsonuk]

Anyone found a good irrigation valve?

[JDRoberts]

@dcwilsonuk

Anyone found a good irrigation valve?

Are you in the US or the UK? The device selection does vary somewhat.

The Fortrezz is available in both regions and is on the official “works with smartthings“ list.

The dome and Leak Gopher are also on the list, but only for the US.

Check the “other” category:

Get Works With SmartThings Certified | SmartThings

[dcwilsonuk]

I am in New Zealand but can import from either US or UK. I have seen the Fortrezz one but was hoping for something that I could simply screw onto the tap, much like a basic timer.

[JDRoberts]

New Zealand is a problem as they have their own Z wave frequency. It is illegal to use either the UK or the US zwave frequency there, as they can interfere with first responder communications. So that leaves you with zigbee ZHA or Wi-Fi options.

[dcwilsonuk]

Thanks. I am aware of the Z wave issue which is why I have switched it off. Looks like I may have to look for more options. Cheers

[JDRoberts]

Lots of people make their own smart version by using any outdoor rated pocketsocket with a non-smart in-line valve, like the following:

Smart Sprinkler With Wemo & IFTTT

And here’s a similar one from this community:

Cheap and Easy Sprinkler Control

New user, and just wanted to share a solution I have cobbled together, that (so far) seems to be working very well. I wanted a way to control our sprinklers. Not a built-in sprinkler system, but just a hose + sprinkler set up. This works for us, because of our yard layout…we laid the hose out around our border stones, and by putting two sprinklers (one on each side of the yard), we’re able to get everything. We lay this out every spring, so we just had to go out and turn on the water. Usually getting soaked in the process and/or forgetting to turn it on (or off), etc., etc. Checked into some things, read some reviews, and it seemed like the Orbit products didn’t last long, and the ‘real’ sprinkler controllers were $$$ So, this solution was born. I purchased: A simple Wemo smart outlet…

That might be the best option for you.

[dcwilsonuk]

Thanks i will have a look

[ritchierich (Michael)]

Here is a project using Wi-Fi and a cheap ESP8266 board:

[OBSOLETE] ESP8266 Smart Sprinkler System

Do you want a Smart Sprinkler controller that is integrated with SmartThings but won’t break the bank? Are you looking for a DIY Smart Sprinkler that doesn’t require an Arduino and SmartThings Shield? If so, this may be what you’re looking for. I’ve created an ESP8266 based Smart Sprinkler based on the Smart Sprinkler project written by Stan Dotson and Matthew Nichols. Rather than using an Arduino with a SmartThings Shield, the ESP8266 is WIFI capable and communicates directly to your SmartThings hub over the local LAN. The entire project is on github and consists of two SmartApps, two Device Types, and the firmware source and binaries for the ESP8266 microprocessor. Additional details and high level instructions are in the Readme. Project highlights include: A SmartApp that d…

[dcwilsonuk]

Thanks, looks like I may need to cobble a few things together to get a solution.

[HUTCHY (Mark Hutchings)]

Hi, I have used a Sonoff running tasmota and a 230V valve

I have then written a smartApp switching the valve on every day for a set time. I reaslised that it was watering in the rain which doesn’t make any sence so I have used the WeatherChannel to only water if it is hot and dry. I have set the tasmota software on the sonoff to switch off after 30m of running so if I have an internet failure it won’t flood the street!

It works a treat and cost me under 30EUR in total.

This is a photo of the installation

SmartThings groovy code
My sprinkler smartapp
my Sonoff tasmota device handler

**Shopping list (Amazon) **
Sonoff Basic
Water valve
(The parts can be found cheaper on sites like aliexpress if you want to hunt around)

[dcwilsonuk]

Hi,

I have ordered a basic 230V AC NC valve that i plan to connect to a smart plug, so similar setup. I will have a look at your sprinkler app as i am on the look out for one. Good idea to put a timer on the switch as a back up, i will probably do the same!

Cheers