Hi all, I’m relatively new to Home Assistant and have been diving into automating my irrigation system. It’s been quite the learning journey! My goal is to set up a system where I can specify the desired water volume for my reservoir, and the valve opens until the sensor detects that volume has been reached, then shuts off automatically.
Here’s the YAML script I’ve been working on, but I’m not entirely sure if I’m using the right functions or if there’s a better way to handle this. I’d love to hear from anyone with experience in similar setups!
yaml
fillrez_script:
alias: Fill Rez
sequence:
- type: turn_on
device_id: 6c01e1f5318ceb498c44ad72ef1e4cf9
entity_id: switch.rez_valve
domain: switch
- wait_for_trigger:
- platform: numeric_state
value_template: “{{ sensor.upstairs_volume }}”
above: ‘{{ states(’‘input_number.desiredrezvolume’‘) | int }}’
- type: turn_off
device_id: 6c01e1f5318ceb498c44ad72ef1e4cf9
entity_id: switch.rez_valve
domain: switch
mode: single
icon: mdi:water-pump
One thing I’m curious about is whether there are alternative methods or best practices for handling such automation. I’ve also heard about using MQTT for more dynamic setups, but I’m not sure how to integrate that into my current configuration. If anyone has tips or resources, I’d be grateful!
Another aspect I’m exploring is energy monitoring. I’ve come across some ESP smart meters that track current and load, and I’m wondering how these can be integrated into the energy dashboard within Home Assistant. It would be fantastic to visualize and analyze this data alongside my irrigation automation.
Lastly, I’m looking into optimizing my setup for better reliability. For instance, ensuring that my MQTT sensors are correctly configured and that data is consistently logged in InfluxDB. Any advice on troubleshooting common issues or enhancing data persistence would be invaluable.
Overall, it’s been an exciting project, and I’m eager to refine and expand it further with the community’s insights. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!