ZWave Water Valve

[rjay]

Anyone using one of these with Domoticz?

http://www.smarthome.com.au/zconnect-z- ... valve.html

Just wondering if it is natively supported.

Also my assumption is it has a battery? and is ruggedised enough to be used outdoors and in weather?

thanks

[Egregius]

Isn't that extremely expensive?
I used a 'normal' 24V valve and switched that with a 'normal' Z-Wave switch. I guess for about €120.

[rjay]

Agreed that is pretty darn expensive!

I had a similar idea to what you were mentioning of using a standard solonoid valve and then using a cheaper switch. I am assuming you are meaning something similar to this?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/pope-20mm-m ... e_p3130658

What are you using to convert between the 12/24V required by the solonoid and the 120/240V ZWave switch ?

thanks

[Egregius]

Yes, something like that. Just keep in mind that the maximum water flow of a solenoid valve is less than with a normal valve. So choose one with a big enough diameter.
I just used a simple 24V adapter I had lying around (from an old ethernet switch or something).
Mine is mounted inside so I could use a simple Fibaro wall plug for it.

[rjay]

ok thanks! I will keep that in mind but should be ok for this application and flow shouldn't be an issue. I think I will go down that path it sounds less expensive and I have already had a good experience with the Aeotec Zwave switches.