Soaker Hose Set Up with Rain Barrel?
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Comments (16)Hi Pictures?? I'm pushing my frustration level by just getting on the internet let alone posting pix.lol ?? My setup wouldn't apply to any other garden anyway. The "basic" collection system all have things in common. Container to hold the water,Way to get the rainwater in. Way to get the rainwater out .Way to keep the mosquitoes out and last how much water do I need and the quality. I still keep a standard 80 gallon as well as two 30 gallon plastic garbage cans . This is the "clean " supply for the aquariums. The main storage area is a 5x10 above ground container made of stacked 4x4 timbers lined with fiberglass tarp. This is used for the plants. This can be made any size and shape and since it becomes a "WAter garden" does not have to be located near the house or disguised. The whole system cost around 400 bucks and holds approximately 1400 gallons. Above ground means that you can simply dip the water out or a simple siphon. Since it's a functional water garden you can keep fish in it so no mosquito problem even though wide open. A drawback to this is that you can only draw so much water from it. Usually around 300 gallons of useable water for irrigation. I find that rain gutters are the only reliable way to get enough water to be worthwhile. Which means "dirty water" but insignificant in average rainfall for the above purposes. Wouldn't drink it !! What I most like about the system besides the setup cost was that I don't lose a square inch of grow area.!!! Imagine 1400 gallons of rain barrels? lol Of course since I'm a water garden freak anyway ??? gary...See MoreRain Barrel Set up, 2 Locations
Comments (6)This work for the red and black from the main drum and red black or green connecting the small drums. The red black and green can be used in any combination. there should be only one line between tanks...See MoreSoaker Hose on a Timer?
Comments (6)I have a set-up as follows: Short hose from bib to 4-valve manifold w/ hose-to-pipe thread fitting at the manifold intake ("always on" - the bib is always turned on, and flow control is done at the valves) At the out going side of each valve I have pipe-to-hose fittings to attatch 3/4" soaker hoses and drip system conduit as needed. The valves are attached to a timer, which runs off an outlet in my garage and has wires running discreetly out-of-the-way to the manifold. When winter approaches I undo each hose from the manifold and un-cap their ends to drain and allow for any flexing/freezing. I just leave them lying in place. I pull the wiring (which is connected/disconnected w/ twist caps) and take the valve manifold into the garage near my water heater/interior wall. This is the expensive part of the system and since it's above ground you don't want it freezing/breaking the valves. When spring comes I bring out the manifold and re-attach all the hoses/wires and test the system. Been working great for 3 years now. Have only had to replace soakers from mineral build up. Got all the parts, including the manifold from HomeDepot: (1) 4-valve manifold (5) 1" to 3/4" pipe converters (1 inflow, 4 outflow) ('cuz it's nearly impossible to find 1" Pipe to 3/4" hose fittings) Also seems like some of these may have been slip converters that I had to cement in place, but that will depend on the manifold you have. (1) 3/4" MPT - 3/4" FHT adapter (Male Pipe Thread to Female Hose Thread, this hooks the female inflow pipe thread on the manifold to the male hose end coming from the hose attached to the bib) (4) 3/4" FPT - 3/4" MHT Adapters (Female Pipe Thread to Male Hose Thread to convert the outgoing valve pipes to hose threads) (1) 1-way suck-back preventer to go anywhere between the bib and manifold, just a precaution... The best thing about the whole thing is that it's flexible. I can use soakers or drip systems, multi-zoned and they're all on timers. Nearly totally carefree, automated watering. I do have "Y" at the bib with a standard garden hose so I can hand water trouble spots if I need to... but once I have those identied I try to get a dripper or a soaker to that spot so I don't have to worry about it anymore. You can get hose timers now days, but they run on batteries - so if the batteries die, you may not know it until your yard starts dying, and I don't find them nearly as easy to program as the standard sprinkler timers (I tried this route first, but I'm much happier with the system I have now)....See MoreTemporary soaker hose set-up
Comments (0)I have a small veggie garden that I typically hand water. That being said, when I'm away for a week I currently set up a soaker hose with a programmable timer to give the garden a little water every few days My thoughts are a little extra is okay, as it's a raised bed and drains well. Now I'm considering going away for a bit longer of a vacation. Does anyone know of a temporary system I can set up with either a rain gauge or wi fi? With wi if control I could check if it rained recently and water accordingly, or with a rain gauge, well, that would be a no brainer. I am aware that I can do some permanent stuff with my rainbird irrigation I have for the lawn, but I'm just looking for something quick and easy to prevent overwatering if I take this vacation. Thanks!...See Moreprairiemoon2 z6b MA
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