www.dripworksusa.com - Dripworks friend Sky Hoyt describes how his dual drip irrigation system works. He germinates seeds and waters transplants with ein dor sprinklers. When the plants begin to mature he waters only the roots of the plants with t-tape.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
How to use and install mini Bubbler drippers in a dribble irrigation system
This is a short educational video by www.dripdepot.com on how to install and use mini bubbler drippers in drip irrigation system. This video also shows working shots of the drippers.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Claber 8053 Oasis 4-Program/20 Plant Garden Automatic Drip Watering System
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Claber Oasis Self - Watering System keeps plants healthy while you're away! Set it up to water your precious indoor greenery for 10, 20, 30 or even 40 days for up to 20 plants! No electrical connections needed and no water taps left on! Powered by a 9V battery (not included), this System dispenses water from the 6 1/2 gallon tank so you don't have to worry on your vacation! More: Comes with 33 feet of water distribution hose ; Includes 20 drippers and fixing stakes ; LED on / off indicator light ; Isolated tank prevents condensation ; Washable filter for clean, pure water flow ; Rubber feet won't scratch your tabletops; Shipping dimensions: 15 x 15 x 15", weighs 9 1/2 lbs.; Pick up this handy Self-Waterer today! Order Today! Claber Oasis Self-Watering System
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Construct a Greenhouse
Once you have decided to construct a greenhouse, you would look forward to picking your own produce for a good salad, or perhaps delight in creating beautiful vase arrangement with your flowers, or pluck fresh herbs for the most enticing culinary preparation you can manage. Hang on! You are getting ahead of yourself! You need to actually construct a greenhouse before you can enjoy its yield!
Here are ten things to keep in mind as you go about the task:
o Identify the plot of land you would be building upon. Clear away rocks, clods and lumps. Mark the boundaries.
o Level the ground and lay a suitable foundation of wood, concrete slab, or concrete block. Also work on the flooring. Plan drainage and insert insulating material external to the outer perimeter of the foundation if you have cold winters.
o Choose framing material for suitability, affordability, strength and durability. Take your pick between galvanized steel, aluminium, PVC or timber.
o Choose glazing suited to the greenhouse framework. Look for durable, scratch-proof material with high impact value and good light transmission capability. Glass is the classic choice, but poly films, polyethylene, polycarbonate and acrylic are easy to work with.
o During hot summers, evaporative cooling including fogging and misting, screening, shading and ventilation are all options for cooling the greenhouse.
o For cold winters use thermal systems to maintain conducive temperature. Kerosene, gas and paraffin heaters can be used, but electric heaters are the least-fuss option. Electric heaters should be chosen according to requirement by calculating the area of the greenhouse to be heated and installing an adequate heating system.
o Set up ventilation systems to exchange stale air with fresh air, keep the greenhouse temperature down, control humidity and keep carbon dioxide levels under control.
o Horticultural Lighting systems such as the HIDs (High Intensity Discharge Systems) comprising either MH (Metal Halide) lights or the HPS (High Pressure Sodium) lights can be chosen if needed. Cooler Fluorescent lights can also be used, especially in starting cuttings and seedlings.
o Irrigation systems like capillary mats, hoses, watering cans, or automated systems such as drip can be chosen according to requirement.
o Furnish your greenhouse with plastic, timber or metal benches, shelves, work platforms, tools, pots and containers, and plant supports. Put in a small table and a couple of chairs if you have the space and plan to spend some quiet time inside. Now, put in your plants using the appropriate potting mix or soil mix.
Now you know the ten things to work on when you construct a greenhouse. Set it all in motion... go back and pick up your day-dreaming where you left off...!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Make-shift Drip Irrigation Project -Pt 4- Pressure Regulator
Installing the makeshift pressure regulator unit for our drip line. This will let us operate the system until we install the full manifold and automatic valves. To find all the parts you'll need to create your own drip irrigation system, check out www.sprinklerdaddy.ca
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Monday, November 7, 2011
7 Easy Steps to Installing a Drip Irrigation System
In the 21st century water is becoming more and more a scarce natural resource. Some water experts claim that in the not so distant future, wars will probably break out over issues related to water. Whether or not you live in a region where water is scarce today or not does not matter; because, shifting weather patterns, desertification and other factors can quickly transform regions that have abundant rain and water resources into dry, dusty and water scarce regions in a few years. As more people have started supplementing their food resources by growing their own organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains; it is also important for you to employ better ways to water your garden that helps conserve as much water as possible. Drip irrigation enables you to water your organic or conventional garden, saves a lot more water than conventional watering (garden hose or sprinklers) and you can automate it. This article shows you 7 easy steps to install a drip irrigation system.
Step #1: Measure the area that you plan to irrigate. If you planted your garden prior to installing the drip irrigation system, measure the length of each row and the distance from main water faucet to which you will connect the main irrigation line. If you are installing the drip irrigation system before planting, you need to estimate how long you will make each row.
Step #2: Sketch a diagram of the area measured, including all rows and the length of the main irrigation line from the faucet. Double check your diagram against the visual layout of your garden.
Step #3: Decide on the layout. For this example, you have two options:
a) Run a main line from faucet to reach the end of field to which you will connect sub-lines for each row to that line. This layout requires you to connect each sub-line to the main with T and L connectors. The disadvantage of this layout is, the more connections you have to the main line the greater the likelihood that you will experience leaks in the system. If you are irrigating a very large area, you want to use this layout.
b) Run a main line from the faucet twisting and turning it down the length of each row until you reach the end of the field. The advantage is that with one continuous line without sub-lines you eliminate the possibility of leaks at faulty connectors. The trade-off is that this layout requires more irrigation piping. For a small area or for small disbursed areas with separate water faucets, you want to use this layout.
Step #4: According to the measurements you made and depending on which layout you select, cut, connect and secure your irrigation lines to the ground, for the number of sections and rows your diagram requires.
Step #5: Puncture holes in the irrigation lines beside the locations of your plants along the lines. If you want your plants to receive a specified amount of water per hour, you might want to install water regulator spouts in each hole.
Step #6: Connect the main line to the faucet/water pressure regulator/timer assembly.
Step #7: Turn on faucet, manually or with a timer mechanism and test your drip irrigation system for leaks. After testing, you are good to go. Installing a drip irrigation system enables you to be on receiving end of several benefits, while enabling you to contribute to a collective effort to conserve and preserve one of our planet's most precious resources. Here are a few of the benefits of drip irrigation:
• Each plant, tree, flower and herb has its water requirement and drip irrigation enables you to regulate how much each receives
• Plants, trees, flower and herbs are watered from below minimizing damage and diseases that arise from too much moisture on leaves
• Water is focused directly on the plants, etc. with less loss due to evaporation
• Utilizing a timer mechanism enables you to automate the process, 365 days a year
As we strive to grapple with conserving as much water as we can for future generations, installing a drip irrigation system is a small step that can be implemented, today. With these 7 easy steps you can install a drip irrigation system for your garden right away. Enjoy.
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