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Awesome rules from that link!
But that image is awesome. What app is that?
Thank you so much!
But that image is awesome. What app is that?
Thank you so much!
Awesome rules from that link!
But that image is awesome. What app is that?
Thank you so much!
Awesome rules from that link!
But that image is awesome. What app is that?
Thank you so much!
That screenshot's from my CQC setup. (www.charmedquark.com). You should give it a try, it has a 30 day trial. It has supported the ElkM1 for years, but the latest beta includes features to update custom values (the durations on the right on the screen shot).
Here is a link to the rest of my screenshots:
CQC BlueGlass Theme
I got mine in today and started playing around with it. As Gordon stated in posts above, you have to pulse the valve with a pretty hefty DC supply source to get it to "toggle". I used two nine volt batteries in series.
The tip and center of the 1/8" connector are toggle points and the base is ground.
I ordered some capacitors in the tenths of farad range to see if I can charge them to trip the solenoid with a smaller source/wall wart. Either way, it looks like it's going to be a hassle as you will need external components other than a wall wart to get this thing to work, plus I don't see off hand how you can use less than two digital control outputs (plus they have to be "momentary") to turn this valve on and off.
Seems the easier way may be to just use a conventional valve and deal with only having to purchase an additional adapter as was mentioned above! Will keep you informed...
You should be fine as that is low voltage (24 volts AC). You may want to protect the wires if they are exposed to a large amount of UV from the sun. Also, if you are concerned about electrical damage you can always place an in-line fuse to the valves right off from the controller (an amp or so fuse should be ok)....But all "classic" tutorials I found call to put valves into buried sealed box, while I would prefer simply "hanging" 'em...
It is always something.... my sprinkler valves are above ground and I have never had a problem with the wiring or simple wire nut connections (just make sure they open down)... but the darn squirrels (or something? armadillos? opossums?) likes to chew on the solenoids Once they chew enough plastic to expose metal or wire, then things start to rust and eventually fail, then I have to replace the solenoid (easy). I had to make a simple wood cover to keep the varmits off.But all "classic" tutorials I found call to put valves into buried sealed box, while I would prefer simply "hanging" 'em just as on the post above.
While I can put the controller inside, the valve will be outside - I'm a bit concerned about bare electrical contacts (on the valve) in wet environment - rains, occasional leaks from the faucet, etc?
About wiring - I don't have a hole in the wall to pass the wires to indoor controller.
How do you guys do it - just drill? Any tips to make it... easier?
What do you use to seal the hole after?