Motion activated sprinkler system

[Flyin_V]

Hi everyone...does anyone know of a motion activated kit I can add to my existing lawn sprinkler system so they go on when there is motion? I've seen the 'scarecrow' type that attach to a garden hose, but I'd rather not use one of those.

Thanks!

Lary

 

[pcoxe]

If your sprinkler system is electrically operated, there should be no problem hooking up any security light type motion sensor. Instead of a lamp, it will turn on your water solenoid valve.

 

[hisilver]

Search the web from companies such as hunter, rainbird, and toro. I've seen ones to keep deer away, but it just connects to a hose.

 

[SatinSilver]

I think some of the scarecrow type sprayers have a reservoir. Fill it up with coyote urine and whatever you're trying to get rid of will stay away for a LONG time. Get a second one and fill that up with skunk spray extract. You'll have the most serene yard in the city.

 

[Merkava_4]

And the purpose of motion activated sprinklers is __________?

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
And the purpose of motion activated sprinklers is __________?

Animal deterrent?

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete

Animal deterrent?


If that's the case, I could use some up in my front yard tree.

 

[Flyin_V]

Originally Posted By: hisilver
Search the web from companies such as hunter, rainbird, and toro. I've seen ones to keep deer away, but it just connects to a hose.


Thanks, but I've seen those. The problem I see with this type is it will activate when the sprinklers go on.

Lary

 

[Flyin_V]

Originally Posted By: satinsilver
I think some of the scarecrow type sprayers have a reservoir. Fill it up with coyote urine and whatever you're trying to get rid of will stay away for a LONG time. Get a second one and fill that up with skunk spray extract. You'll have the most serene yard in the city.


The urine is a good idea but again, the sprayer will needlessly activate when the sprinklers go on.

Lary

 

[Flyin_V]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
And the purpose of motion activated sprinklers is __________?


Yup, mostly dogs and cats, occasionally a raccoon.

Lary

 

[Flyin_V]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
And the purpose of motion activated sprinklers is __________?

Animal deterrent?


Yes, dogs and cats mostly.

Lary

 

[Flyin_V]

Originally Posted By: pcoxe
If your sprinkler system is electrically operated, there should be no problem hooking up any security light type motion sensor. Instead of a lamp, it will turn on your water solenoid valve.


This sounds like what I need.

Yes they're electrically operated valves. So I would need the motion sensors themselves and they would piggyback onto the timer/controller connections going to the valves or do they need some type of power source to activate the valves?

Thanks.

Lary

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: Flyin_V

Yup, mostly dogs and cats, occasionally a raccoon.

Lary


The tree in my front yard hangs over the driveway. The pigeons sit up there all night and poo on the concrete below. Do you think they could sit on the other side of the tree that's hangs over the lawn? No, they gotta sit on the side that's over the driveway. If all I had to worry about was the occasional dog or cat entering my yard, I'd be thrilled.