znelbok
Active Member
I am looking to add some solenoid valves to an irrigation system - wires are no possible due to the large distances and I was thinking that wireless solar powered solenoid valves wold be the solution. A search so far has not yielded anything so I am here to ask the guru's
Has anyone seen or can recommend a wireless solenoid valve. RF technology probably does not matter so much - bluetooth etc is too short a range for what I am dealing with and WiFi will probably increase cost significantly.
My guess is that the valve controller will need a watchdog timer in case there is no off signal received, the solenoid will be DC to minimize power usage and a small solar panel for charging the battery (unless it can run for a long time on battery).
Mick
Has anyone seen or can recommend a wireless solenoid valve. RF technology probably does not matter so much - bluetooth etc is too short a range for what I am dealing with and WiFi will probably increase cost significantly.
My guess is that the valve controller will need a watchdog timer in case there is no off signal received, the solenoid will be DC to minimize power usage and a small solar panel for charging the battery (unless it can run for a long time on battery).
Mick