Relay connection to solenoid valve and 24vac power supply?

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Hi everyone , I am new to smartthings. I am trying to do what others have done online but I can’t find detailed wiring instructions. I have a Turcom relay switch with six wires, looks identical to the monoprice relay. I have an orbit 24 vac power transformer that I can cut to expose a couple wires . I also have an orbit solenoid valve with two wires . Which wires from the power supply go to which relay and solenoid wires? What are the exact connections for all wires? Thank you. I see info on the overview of this topic on these forums, but not detailed info.

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anyone? thanks

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Just to sure I understand this correctly. You want to turn on/off the power supply of the valve by using the Monoprice relay correct? The Monoprice is a 110vac device and you can connect the load and neutral to your transformer 110vac input. You cannot use this Monoprice relay to control just your solenoid because it’s a low voltage 24vac.

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Not sure if this helps but I connected my solenoid with a Fibaro relay and now it’s integrated to SmartThings.

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Hi Alwas,

I’ve connected my solenoids to an eWeLink relay and control it via the SmartThings app. Everything works well and I’ve even automated it to switch on based on weather conditions.

There is one thing that just does not work for me. I need a condition whereby the relays should not come on if the weather reports rain. Abs should come on based on other weather conditions.

Is this something that you’ve done and works for you?

Thank you.

Regards
Norbert

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Hi, I’m using a moisture sensor in the garden, and as backup I use webCoRE that connects to local weather, something like “$twcweather.forecast.daypart[0].qpf[0]”. I’m waiting for ST to make precipitation forecast available in the app.