Can Wyze be used with low voltage from an irrigation system wiring?

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I have an unused irrigation system where I would like to install cameras where sprinkler heads were previously used.

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Pop-up cameras? What a neat idea! Actually, I wouldn’t think the wiring to the valves would go all the way to the sprinkler head. Don’t they put all the valves in a central location near the water source?

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Yes, there are normally solenoid actuated valves in a central box. :slight_smile:

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Correct, and the heads pop up due to water pressure. Not something you probably want to expose the camera to. :slight_smile:

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Most sprinkler systems run on 24VAC. You would need a 24V AC to 5V DC converter, then wire it up to a USB socket.

I’m not endorsing it, but here’s one I found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/SMAKN®-Converter-Voltage-Supply-Waterproof/dp/B00RE6QN4U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1548204667&sr=8-5&keywords=24+to+5+volt+AC-DC+converter

As mentioned above, this would only get you to the valve box, not the actual heads. And you’d need to be concerned about waterproofing everything.

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Guess I am confused. If you work out the power supply issue what next?

Are you trying to use the sprinkler timer clock to turn on and off your cameras?

What is your application?