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| Squirrels in particular love to munch on birdseed and they will drive you nuts with their combination of intelligence and persistence, making it nearly impossible to keep them away from your birdfeeder. Luckily, you have Vizy to help you defend your birdfeeder from these unwanted guests. | Squirrels in particular love to munch on birdseed and they will drive you nuts with their combination of intelligence and persistence, making it nearly impossible to keep them away from your birdfeeder. Luckily, you have Vizy to help you defend your birdfeeder from these unwanted guests. | ||
| - | This guide will describe how to set up a "squirt defense" for your birdfeeder. | + | This guide will describe how to set up a "squirt defense" system for your birdfeeder. |
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| - | Materials you will need | + | Materials you will need: |
| * Sprinkler valve (3/4" Orbit, [[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-FPT-Auto-Inline-Valve-57280/300642253|Home Depot 557717]], [[https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-57280-Female-Threaded-Sprinkler/dp/B01MG1VV2M|Amazon B01MG1VV2M]]) | * Sprinkler valve (3/4" Orbit, [[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-3-4-in-FPT-Auto-Inline-Valve-57280/300642253|Home Depot 557717]], [[https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-57280-Female-Threaded-Sprinkler/dp/B01MG1VV2M|Amazon B01MG1VV2M]]) | ||
| * Hook-up wire, 16-22 AWG | * Hook-up wire, 16-22 AWG | ||
| - | * wire nuts ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Standard-Wire-Connector-Assortment-30-Pack-778128/302686297|Home Depot 1002748479]]) | + | * Wire nuts ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Standard-Wire-Connector-Assortment-30-Pack-778128/302686297|Home Depot 1002748479]]) |
| * GHT to NPT thread adapter, male to male ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-MHT-x-3-4-MIP-or-1-2-in-FIP-Brass-Multi-Adapter-Fitting-801709/300095988|Home Depot 878041]], [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFQTXKT/|Amazon B08GFQTXKT]]) | * GHT to NPT thread adapter, male to male ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-MHT-x-3-4-MIP-or-1-2-in-FIP-Brass-Multi-Adapter-Fitting-801709/300095988|Home Depot 878041]], [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFQTXKT/|Amazon B08GFQTXKT]]) | ||
| - | * GHT to NPT thread adapter, male to female ([[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFQTXKT/|Amazon B08GFQTXKT]], [[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-FHT-x-3-4-in-MIP-or-1-2-in-FIP-Brass-Multi-Adapter-Fitting-801649/300096290|Home Depot 841278]]) | + | * GHT to NPT thread adapter, male to female ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-FHT-x-3-4-in-MIP-or-1-2-in-FIP-Brass-Multi-Adapter-Fitting-801649/300096290|Home Depot 841278]], [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFQTXKT/|Amazon B08GFQTXKT]]) |
| * Sprayer nozzle ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Heavy-Duty-Thumb-Control-8-Pattern-Nozzle-00452-HD/204506937|Home Depot 1005201349]], [[https://www.amazon.com/INNAV8-Hose-Spray-Nozzle-Gardening/dp/B073Q6PBD3|Amazon B073Q6PBD3]]) | * Sprayer nozzle ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Heavy-Duty-Thumb-Control-8-Pattern-Nozzle-00452-HD/204506937|Home Depot 1005201349]], [[https://www.amazon.com/INNAV8-Hose-Spray-Nozzle-Gardening/dp/B073Q6PBD3|Amazon B073Q6PBD3]]) | ||
| * Garden hose | * Garden hose | ||
| - | * Hose clamps ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-5-in-Stainless-Steel-Hose-Clamp-6772595/202309382|Home Depot 100530]] | + | * Hose clamps ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-5-in-Stainless-Steel-Hose-Clamp-6772595/202309382|Home Depot 100530]]) |
| + | * Teflon tape ([[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Harvey-1-2-in-x-260-in-Thread-Sealing-PTFE-Plumber-s-Tape-0178503/202280370|Home Depot 178438]]) | ||
| - | ===== Hook up and test ===== | + | ===== Hook up and test sprinkler valve ===== |
| Start by measuring out the length of wire and strip the ends. In one end, attach to [[wiki:pinouts|pins 2 and 4]] of a terminal connector as shown (12V and B0). The polarity of the two wires does not matter. | Start by measuring out the length of wire and strip the ends. In one end, attach to [[wiki:pinouts|pins 2 and 4]] of a terminal connector as shown (12V and B0). The polarity of the two wires does not matter. | ||
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