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From: bfoss@goofy.apple.com (Brad Foss)
Newsgroups: rec.gardens,sci.electronics,misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: bsr x-10 for sprinklers, et al
Message-ID: <3387@internal.Apple.COM>
Date: 7 Aug 89 19:26:33 GMT
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References:<331@ringwood.Morgan.COM> <153@nwnexus.WA.COM>


 ...explanation on multiple sprinkler valves on one transformer
>
 >With this plan, for additional
>zones just buy another BSR appliance module and relay and tap off of
>the 24 volt transformer to drive the additional circuit.  The additional
>zone would cost about $25 in parts.  The BSR pc controller box is about
>$40-$50 and the step-down transformer is about $10.

I'm also using the BSR system to run one auto valve. (It's nice to be able 
to set it to drip water every Sunday morning for 3 hours) I am planning on 
expanding to run more than one valve and was wondering about the cheapest 
way to do it, so your info is well timed. I am curious though, according 
to your prices, I could buy an appliance module, ($12-$15), and a 
step-down transformer ($10), and end up spending as much or less than 
using your relay scheme. Am I missing something?

Network Innovations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. 
Neither one agrees with anything I say.