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| ===== Hook up and test sprinkler valve ===== | ===== 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. Attach the wires of one end 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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| - | At this point, you can test your sprinkler value. It will make a satisfying click when it engages. You can fire up the [[wiki:birdfeeder_app|Birdfeeder app]] and click on the ''%%Defend%%'' button to verify before deploying. Note, sprinkler valves are rated for 24V AC. We are driving it with 12V DC. Most valves should engage at 12V DC. For example, the 3/4" Orbit valve that we recommend works well at 12V DC. | + | At this point, you can test your sprinkler value. It will make a satisfying click when it engages. You can fire up the [[wiki:birdfeeder_app|Birdfeeder app]] and click on the **Defend** button to verify before deploying. Note, sprinkler valves are rated for 24V AC. We are driving it with 12V DC. Most valves should engage at 12V DC. For example, the 3/4" Orbit valve that we recommend works well at 12V DC. |
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| * The interface between the hose/adapter and adapter/sprinkler valve at the bottom of the assembly will be at full water pressure and may need to be sealed with Teflon tape to prevent them from leaking. Just wrap the threads with tape before tightening. | * The interface between the hose/adapter and adapter/sprinkler valve at the bottom of the assembly will be at full water pressure and may need to be sealed with Teflon tape to prevent them from leaking. Just wrap the threads with tape before tightening. | ||
| * The sprayer nozzle will need to strike its target, so pay attention to where it's pointing and how you are mounting it (height, angle, etc.) You can turn the actuator (the black thing) on the valve 1/4 turn to open the valve for testing. | * The sprayer nozzle will need to strike its target, so pay attention to where it's pointing and how you are mounting it (height, angle, etc.) You can turn the actuator (the black thing) on the valve 1/4 turn to open the valve for testing. | ||
| - | * You need to hook the other end of the garden hose to your spigot and turn it on. :-) | + | * You need to hook the other end of the garden hose to your spigot and turn it on for it to work. :-) |
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| - | Mounting the assembly to a PCB pipe with some hose clamps is also a nice solution. You can angle-cut the PCB pipe (see below), which makes it easy to drive into the ground and stay where you want it. | + | Mounting the assembly to a PVC pipe with some hose clamps is also a nice solution. You can angle-cut the PVC pipe (see below), which makes it easy to drive into the ground and stay where you want it. |
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