{"product_id":"bulldog-valve-robot-z-wave-smart-water-valve-evc200-hc2lxl","title":"EcoNet Bulldog Z-Wave Plus Smart Water Valve Robot (Universal Retrofit) | EVC200-HC2LXL","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eBulldog Z-Wave Plus Smart Valve Robot (Retrofit Edition)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eEcoNet Controls Bulldog EVC200-HC2LXL\u003c\/strong\u003e is the industry standard for Z-Wave leak protection. It transforms your existing manual water shutoff into a smart, motorized valve that integrates seamlessly with your smart home hub.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Designed with a \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Torque Motor (~15Nm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bulldog is engineered to turn even the stiffest, oldest valves that other smart actuators fail to budge. It installs in minutes over your existing plumbing—\u003cstrong\u003eno pipe cutting required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHub Required: Z-Wave Plus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Z-Wave Hub Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    This device is \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e a Wi-Fi valve. It requires a Z-Wave certified hub to operate.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Hubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samsung SmartThings, Hubitat Elevation, Home Assistant (Z-Wave JS), Ring Alarm Base Station, Ezlo\/Vera, and Homeseer.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the Bulldog Z-Wave Robot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Retrofit Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included \u003cstrong\u003eHC2LXL Mounting Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e features adjustable brackets to fit standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\", 3\/4\", 1\", 1.25\", and 1.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e pipes. One kit covers almost every residential scenario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZ-Wave Repeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a plug-in device, it acts as a signal repeater, strengthening your Z-Wave mesh network for other devices like locks and sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e When used with a local-processing hub (like Hubitat or Home Assistant), your leak protection runs 100% offline, ensuring the water turns off even if the internet is down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJam-Proof Torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers ~11lb-ft of torque with \"Intelligent Stroke Control\" to power through mineral buildup on older valves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eValve Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a \u003cstrong\u003eQuarter-Turn Ball Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lever Handle).\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eNote: Not compatible with Gate Valves (round wheel handles).\u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clamps over the valve body using a standard Phillips screwdriver. The robot arm engages the valve handle to turn it physically.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × \u003cstrong\u003eBulldog Valve Robot (EVC200)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Mounting Kit (HC2LXL)\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fits 1\/2\" to 1.5\" valves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × AC Power Adapter (12V DC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMounting Hardware \u0026amp; Quick Start Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Leak sensors are NOT included. Use Z-Wave sensors compatible with your hub.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Z-Wave Plus (908.42 MHz - North America)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~15Nm (11 lbf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStroke Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~18 seconds (Prevents water hammer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC (Adapter included). Compatible with \u003cstrong\u003eBattery Backup (BB3K)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual Override:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clutch release button allows manual valve operation during power outages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my 1-inch valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Yes. This kit is \"Universal\" and includes brackets specifically designed to handle larger 1\" and 1.25\" valves, as well as standard 1\/2\" and 3\/4\" pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this without a hub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  No. You cannot control this device with a phone app unless it is paired to a Z-Wave Hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it detect leaks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  The robot itself is an \u003cem\u003eactuator\u003c\/em\u003e (it turns the valve). 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