Hi everyone, I’m diving into the world of smart irrigation automation, and I’m hoping to get some advice from the community. I’m looking for a very basic setup—something like having 3 sprinklers, each running for 20 minutes 3 times a week. No weather integration, no fancy valve controllers, just a simple routine based on a schedule.
Right now, I have my 3 sprinklers hooked up to hoses and water outlets, but I haven’t purchased the valves or control modules yet. I’m considering using a Z-Wave or Zigbee dry contact to supply 24V AC to a simple water valve, based on a schedule routine. It seems straightforward, but I’m wondering if there’s a Z-Wave or Zigbee valve already available and integrated into HE that I haven’t found yet.
I was also thinking about using a Z-Wave or Zigbee dry contact to control the valves, but I’m not sure if that’s the best approach. Does anyone have a similar setup or advice for what I want to accomplish? I’m hoping to keep things simple and efficient, without overcomplicating the system.
Another thought: I’d love to have the plug stay on while charging, even if the solar power fluctuates (like when a cloud passes by). But I also want to achieve a high level of efficiency, where the car only charges when solar power stays below -2500W. Then, when the car is charged (output power less than 5W), it should turn off the plug. Essentially, I need two triggers to turn off the plug (solar power or plug output power) and one trigger to turn it on (solar power becomes more than 2500W).
I’m curious if anyone has tackled a similar project or has tips for setting this up. I’d really appreciate any guidance or suggestions you might have. Thanks in advance for your help!