Remote control of Irrigation Valves
Remote control of Irrigation Valves
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Is anyone aware of remote control systems for irrigation valves? Such systems would allow for actuation of valves at sites without requiring wires.
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RE: Remote control of Irrigation Valves
Cheers.
RE: Remote control of Irrigation Valves
Working pressures in pipe, on first section will be between 0 and 0.3 bar. Second to fourth sections will be on 0.3 to 0.7 bar. Rest of pipe will have pressures over 0.7 bar.
We think to use Motorola Irrinet, using Piccolo operated solenoid valves.
Can one control solenoid valves on pressures under 0.3 bar? and under 0,7 bar? (maybe with hydraulic control, using public potable water as pressure source?)
It exists another control mechanism useful in case of low pressures in the pipe?
Yours,
Christian
RE: Remote control of Irrigation Valves
RE: Remote control of Irrigation Valves
We designed a self contained fluid delivery system that can be programmed as a unit. However these product needs at least a 12 volts power source.
If one was to provide some type of solar charger than a system can be built. Never looked at the cost of such system.
Antonio Reis
Vitrom Mfg. Consultants
01 209-834-1900
www.vitrom.com
RE: Remote control of Irrigation Valves
The system is Web Enabled and has low power consumption, capable of being driven by a 5W solar panel. The price of such a system depends on the option installed for further info you may contact : info@contra-com.com
Mike Hawi
RE: Remote control of Irrigation Valves
Gilmour make a fine little battery operated one zone controller that works very well for us in the field when we don't have electricity. Depends on how big you are going for it to be cost effective. We have tried other battery operated ones but the Gilmour lasts the longest and is most reliable and sturdy. Try Gilmour on the web.
Julie - Blades Irrigation Services, Barbados