Irrigation

[toscal]

Re: Irrigation

You are kind of correct. The sensor is suposed to simulate the moisture content in the soil. So its kind of somewhere in between a soil moisture detector and a rain detector. It is also very easy to set up and requires no programing as it can be wired to the common feed of the electric vavles.

[FrankMcAlinden]

Re: Irrigation

Hi Paul

>Frank - The 1-wire moisture sensor seems good, can 1-wire interface with >x-10 or xpl? Also the ultrasonic sensor looks really good. But as me tank is >tall and thin will it not get confused with "echo" from the sides? How >accurately would it detect the water surface?

I believe theres currently a 1 wire app being written for xPL.......

Not sure on the tank issue ...the Maxbotix sensor is accurate within 1 inch but anything less than 6" is registered as 6"........

>Finally I have found Gardena do a moisture sensor; >http://www.twowests.co.uk/TwoWestsSite/product/COMS.htm

Have actaully purchased one of the se here in Oz approx $80.00 AUS ...But havent got around to installing it as yet...might get a few more if this one works ok.........

HTH
Frank