In the era of smart IoT, WiFi valves have become key devices for efficient fluid control. But how to choose the right product?

Under the wave of the era of the Internet of Everything, WiFi valves have become “flow commanders” in the fields of smart home, industrial automation, and intelligent agriculture by virtue of their advantages of remote control and intelligent linkage. Whether it is to remotely close the garden irrigation valve in the early morning, or to adjust the factory pipeline flow in real time, an adapted WiFi valve can make fluid control become efficient and hassle-free. But in the face of a wide range of products on the market, how to accurately select the “dream valve”? This article will take you from the five core dimensions to unlock the underlying logic of smart valve purchase.

1. According to the needs of the scene: find the valve “main battlefield”

Different application scenarios have different performance requirements for WiFi valves. In the field of smart home, users pay more attention to APP one-click control, timed tasks and other convenient functions, such as cooking in the kitchen, through the cell phone to remotely close the water heater valve that forgot to close; industrial scenarios emphasize the stability of the equipment and interference resistance, such as chemical plants need valves in complex electromagnetic environment can still accurately adjust the flow rate. Before purchasing, it may be worthwhile to clarify the valve’s “main battlefield”:

• Household scenarios: prioritize low-power, easy-to-install products, such as battery-powered irrigation valves, no wiring can be realized without automatic watering of the yard.
• Industrial scenarios: attention needs to be paid to protection levels (e.g. IP67 dust and waterproof), industrial protocol compatibility (support for Modbus TCP, etc.) to ensure stable valve operation.
• Agricultural scenarios: Weather resistance is the key, choose valves with IP66 protection and adaptable to high and low temperature environments to ensure stable operation of farm irrigation systems throughout the year.

2. Valve type: matching on demand is king

Different types of valves have their own functions and application scenarios:

• Ball valves: with 90° fast opening and closing, sealing performance is excellent, become the first choice for water on and off control, such as urban water supply project renovation, potable water, agricultural irrigation and so on.
• Butterfly valves: The valve plate rotates to regulate the flow rate, making them easy to operate and commonly used in large pipe diameters and low-pressure systems, such as central air-conditioning water circulation piping.
• Control Valve: Equipped with high-precision sensors and PID algorithms, it can realize 0-100% accurate flow adjustment and is widely used in HVAC, video processing and other raw material delivery.

3. Safety and Reliability:
The safety of intelligent devices should not be ignored, especially the WiFi valves involved in fluid control:
Check the protection level labeling: IP54 is suitable for indoor home use, and IP68 can work underwater for a long time; pay attention to the switching life of the motorized actuator, the general products can reach more than 10,000 times.

4. Power supply and power consumption: a big test of endurance
Power supply directly determines the installation flexibility and cost of the valve:

• Battery-powered: suitable for scenes without power supply layout, such as outdoor irrigation, choose the low-power WiFi valve, can realize 1-2 years of long life.
• External power supply: DC 5V power supply is stable and necessary for industrial scenes; some products are also equipped with backup batteries to ensure emergency valve shutdown in case of power failure.

5. Brand and service: more peace of mind after-sales worry-free
Choosing the industry’s head brand means more reliable product quality and perfect after-sales support. International brands such as Siemens, Honeywell, Navarch have been deeply cultivated in the industrial field for many years.
On the track of intelligent fluid control, there is no “universal valve”, only “precise adaptation”. By clarifying the scene requirements, disassembling the technical parameters, and considering the safety and service, you will be able to find the most suitable WiFi valve from thousands of products. Act now and start a new experience of intelligent control! For personalized selection advice, welcome to contact our technical consultant team, let the professional escort your choice.