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    Low Budget DIY Automation

    Thanks. Yes, the more I dig around the site, I find tidbits.
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    Low Budget DIY Automation

    Hey Rancho, looks great! This is exactly what I want to do, but even simpler (for the time being :) ). I just need to control 1 valve. What 24VAC transformer did you buy? I'm wondering how sticky the specs are for the 0.75A ? I decided to go with the Hayward actuator and couldn't find a spec for...
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    Valve automation / DIY / SPDT relay / Z-Wave / Hubitat

    Thanks. Took a look at your post and also your YouTube. Nice setup! Quite a bit more sophisticated then I need to go. My Pentair pump has all it's own automation. I have a simple setup (no spa), so just need to control the 1 valve. BUT... maybe as I get into this it will grow :p. What brand of...
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    Replacement JVA2440 actuator cable and toggle switch

    This is very helpful, thanks. I'm looking to automate a 3-way valve for some deck jets. Regarding the switch, I'm thinking about using a wifi relay. If I understand correctly, I would require a self locking one - one that turns On and stays on and then when 'signaled' again will turn Off. Is...
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    Valve automation / DIY / SPDT relay / Z-Wave / Hubitat

    Hi everyone. New to Troublefreepools - just signed-up and have to work on my profile. Pool season is just around the corner for me and I have been looking into automating one, 3-way valve to turn on/divert flow to 3 deck jets on a single pool return line. I haven't purchased any of the...