These things can also be used for turning off natural gas valves. You can use arduino gas sensors to activate them. Everyone using propane/natural gas should install them. I have a natural gas well and have used it for everything in my house for almost 20 years but I use a linear actuator. This should work ok too.
I was about to Design an automatic valve for my Final year project, but i did a quick youtube search and found this automatic valve controlled via phone. WTF man everything is invented already😅
The Valve Robot should be covered from rain and sun when used outdoors. See the new Bulldog Valve Robot at www.EcoNetShop.com and www.econetshop.com/faqbulldog#outdoor
I love this. I am doing a entire landscape irrigation project based off 16 hose bibs....yes, ball valve hose bibs. This would be great if it could be paired with a irrigation controller. Want to donate 16 to my project and I can share on RU-vid?
I used the Flowtech battery powered valve until it was discontinued. It worked pretty good. Now aqua line have a simple flow irrigation valve. I’ve been installing irrigation systems since 1999. Question. Why would you come off 16 hose bibs ? Just plumb out one source off a 3/4” line from inside the basement.
The Valve Robot is a Z-Wave Smart Home devices that requires a separate controller. We like the Samsung SmartThings controller. The controller allows you to add automation including automatic shut off when a leak is detected (add water sensors), notifications to smart phone and smart phone control of valve robot. See: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_4uo3wmzZl0.html
Any controller/HUB that uses the Smart Home Z-Wave communications standard should be compatible with the EcoNet Valve Robot. See: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_4uo3wmzZl0.html
Please check out the latest versions of the Bulldog at www.EcoNetShop.com. and yes, you could add temperature control and many other sensors to control the Bulldog
Yes. You would need to select a Controller/HUB and leak/water sensors that work for your application. Please send further questions of comments to support@econetcontrols.com. Cheers!
Yes, but it would need to be added to your Smart Home. See the new Bulldog in action at: www.econetshop.com/catalog/product/view/id/2047/s/the-bulldog-valve-robot-hc2lxl/category/23/ (smarter, stronger)
You can purchase our Smart Home Valve Robot at www.EcoNetControls.com or email a quote request to sales@econetcontrols.com A controller is required that supports Z-Wave. We like the Smart Things controller
In a quick check of the Broadlink RM Pro controller, it does not look like it supports the Z-Wave Smart Home standard. Our devices use the Z-Wave communications protocol. So I guess the answer is no.
The EBV105 water shut off controller is compatible with most Smart Home controllers that support the Z-Wave protocol including Wink, Vera, SmartThings and Homeseer. A
+Alex Acuna many home automation diy types do not want to tackle the plumbing required to install a motorized ball valve. No plumbing is required and you don't have to deal with the city/municipality to shut off the water main. If you are happy doing the plumbing then a motorized type is a good solution. We will be introducing a new version that has an integrated ball valve.
Yes, typically, depending on controller configuration, human intervention is required to turn the water back on after a leak alert. See our Bulldog Valve Robot in action at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_4uo3wmzZl0.html
This video shows the old version. See the new version at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_4uo3wmzZl0.html also, for more details including price and purchase see www.EcoNetControls.com
At this point our valve robot only supports two positions, 0% open and 100% open. Please contact support@econetcontrols.com for more details or check our site www.EcoNetControls.com for updates
You can not install a solenoid valve over an existing ball valve. If you want to pay a plumber or do the plumbing yourself, yes a Solenoid valve is less expensive although solenoid valves are less reliable and more subject to failure because of the very hard on and off action. Also, see the latest version of the Valve Robot at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_4uo3wmzZl0.html
