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From: milazzo@titan.rice.edu (Paul Milazzo)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: X10 Questions
Summary: Use 120 VAC water valves
Keywords: BSR X10 sprinkler controls
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Date: 8 May 88 17:08:50 GMT
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In article <52412@sun.uucp> dcj@sun.uucp (Don Jackson) asks about
a BSR X10 interface for his sprinkler system; so far he has found only
valves activated by low-voltage DC, inappropriate for the X10 system.

I recently picked up two 120 VAC water valves at an electronics surplus
store.  The valves are labelled "DELTROL CONTROLS / MILWAUKEE WIS" on
one side, and what looks like "DSV-10" on the other.  The solenoid is
marked "120 VAC  HZ 50/60  30 WATTS".

These valves should work well with BSR appliance modules.  They have
exposed electrical contacts, so they must be properly housed.  They
also make a loud "THWOCK!" noise as they switch, but that's fine; I
only paid $4/each for them...

Like Don, I'm also interested in a better BSR thermostat control.  Any
ideas?

                                Paul G. Milazzo <milazzo@rice.EDU>
                                Dept. of Computer Science
                                Rice University, Houston, TX