Water Shutoff; cheapest possible?

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So, I am looking into water shutoff valves, and it seems like they’re really silly/rickety (a plastic arm that turns off a valve), or really expensive (Fortrezz).

Then I found this: http://www.smarthome.com/smarthome-select-electronic-water-shutoff-valve-3-4-inch-12v-dc.html

$100, and it basically functions in the same way that the Fortrezz does, minus the “smart” part (obviously, that’s a large “minus”). Then I found a z-wave curtain module from Monoprice for $17 which, I believe, has all the connectivity to provide the logic to make this thing work. Then, a few automotive relays and a brick power supply (or batteries), and that’s everything.

Might be a little less elegant, but for about $125 all-in, it seems like a winner. Is there something I am overlooking? The valve has 3 wires, so no “status” wire, but I’d be happy with telling it to close for 10 seconds and assuming it made it. Since it DOES have 3 wires, I’d assume it disconnects the wire once it reaches full range.

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You’re looking at exactly what a few of us have already done. The motorized valve I ended up going with has a built-in open/close sensor (post #22). Total cost was around $150 (valve and mimolite device)

Here’s what the updated DH looks like in ST:

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What is wrong with me lately and completely failing @ successfully searching anything?!

Thanks, that’s exactly what I was looking to create. Good to hear it’s not only doable, but it has been done already :D.

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You can find the LeakSmart valve for sale on the wink/ST facebook group for around $80 lately. Probably people that found it on clearance at Home Depot.

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[quote=“prjct92eh2, post:4, topic:66751”]
LeakSmart valve
[/quote]If I could find an “all in one” solution for $80 I’d be all about that. I’m looking at $50-ish (shipped) to get one of the Chinese ones, then whatever control system to make it work. I’ll try and hunt one of these down; thanks for the info.

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I bought one of these not long ago and it has been working great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AKCPEHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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This is a good deal at $85 as it also includes a sensor.

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I’ve been looking the past few days (not very hard), is there one that can be mounted outside? Our shutoff is behind the house, winters are pretty mild in AZ.

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Yeah, the LeakSmart all in one valve is a great choice, and I can’t believe I forgot about that device. If I had to do it all over again, I’d go with the LeakSmart valve. It wasn’t around when I did my “project”.

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Their kit is actually the valve and a water sensor, so if you can find it for ~$100 its a pretty good deal

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I haven’t seen one. You’ll want to leave your existing shut off in place. you’ll also need an outlet near by for power.

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leaksmart connect with smartthings?

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Yup. It’s a zigbee device and they work with ST. I haven’t used it, but others have. The DTH may need tweaked, but that’s easy enough to do if needed.

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