Simple Plant Irrigation Using Solenoid Valve

Pets and plants always makes it difficult to be away for extended periods.
Hence have always tinkered with irrigation systems.
Bought some battery operated timer irrigation system online but they break down way too quickly.

Here's my simple solenoid solution.


The key of the system is the 12VDC electric solenoid valve which will control when to water.

Electric Solenoid 12VDC

The controller is a simple timer switch. Its good to purchase a timer with 1 minute resolution.

Timer with 12VDC Power Adaptor

The pvc pipe runs across the front yard and sprays jets to the potted plants.

Pipe with holes to spray into pots below

Power is from an existing outlet

Existing Wall Power Outlet

Waterproof Box

Solenoid valves can be gotten from Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-New-Electric-Solenoid-Valve-For-Water-Air-N-C-Normally-Closed-DC-12V-/400809593518?hash=item5d521d0aae:g:8LYAAOSw0vBUaxI1

Timers and 12VDC power adapter can be gotten from Sim Lim Tower

Fittings can be purchased from shop at blk 151 Serrangoon North.