Home Improvement @lemmy.world vivavideri @lemmy.world 7mo ago

Hose timer/valve that is on/off for specific time?

We have a motion activated sprinkler to deter deer from eating our tomatoes and I'm looking for a timer that will shut off the water flow during the day. The ones I've seen at the store seem to only want to water intermittently, instead of completely off/on. Does anyone know of one?

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https://www.amazon.com/s?k=water+timer+for+hose&adgrpid=58762365249&hvadid=651124059753&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9019584&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7660386544000188263&hvtargid=kwd-296644634608&hydadcr=5626_13318608&tag=hydsma-20&ref=pd_sl_9u6viz8avp_e lots here
- That one has a max run time of 4 hours on.
Just get an electric valve and a separate timer Something like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KLYNGTSK-Normally-Regulating-Dispenser-Irrigation/dp/B08H25Q5S9/ref=asc_df_B08H25Q5S9/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=499344870653&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6236981740522312069&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046676&hvtargid=pla-1129311688282&psc=1&mcid=166975d28c3a361c88c4d64360533464
Would it be easier to cut power to the sprinkler on a timer?

There are also smart water valves that can be computer controlled, but IDK how deep you want to get into home automation.
- Probably, yeah. The motion activation portion of the sprinkler takes two AA batteries, but with sufficient googling it'll be off to the races with my soldering iron lol. Thanks for checking y'all.