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Questions tagged [irrigation]

Artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops. (Source: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/irrigation.)

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Are there sprinkler system timers that measure flow rate?

Are there sprinkler system timers that measure flow rate (e.g., in ft³/min. or gallons/min.) in addition to time? For example, I could tell it to deliver 100 ft³ of water, and it would automatically know how long to run it to deliver that quantity…
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Irrigation of a hedge in a raised planter

So I've just finished planting this yew hedge in a box and am thinking about laying some drip hose to water it. It occurred to me that I ought to have buried the hose before planting. I'm in bergen, Norway so too much rain is normally the problem!…
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Micro Drip Irrigation Backflow Filter (To Protect Pump)

I've installed micro irrigation, as: water butt > pump filter > Shurflo 30psi pump > 16mm supply pipe > 4mm pipe > emitters Have seen others mention dirt can enter the emitters & eventually backflow to the pump. It seems either an inline…
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Desert Ficus Watering Volume?

Watering a ficus grown in Phoenix, AZ, I've recently had irrigation put in that has changed the way I water the tree. Previously I just used a hose and ran it at lower volume output for an undetermined amount of time, filling up a circular berm we…
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Greywater gravity irrigation control\float valve

I am using a large trashcan as a greywater reservoir using a few bulkhead fittings. I need a valve or float combination that will empty it when full. It needs to hold the drain open until the water level is very low then close again to wait until it…
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Irrigation system not working

I recently moved into a house that has an older irrigation system. Picture of the unit below. I've found the manual online and I believe of got the unit to work. However, nothing happens at the fountains. Nothing. The machine's LCD status indicates…
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From rain barrel to hose: math and kit

I've read some similar questions (i.e. this one) but still I need some help. I have a water barrel in the garden: capacity 120 L 50 cm diameter 80 cm height I want to feed a water hose, placing the joint and a valve on the top of the barrel. The…
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What kind of pipe adapter for irrigation system in garden bed?

I have planted a garden and have a pop up from my irrigation system that is capped. If I loosen the cap too much water comes out flooding the plants nearest to the pipe. I am wondering if there is something I can attach to this to slowly water the…
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Run irrigation line up-and-then-downhill or uphill?

I have a big elevation drop from one side of my house to the other. I must choose one of these sides as a take off for hose spigot-to-PEX which I'm going to lay under ground toward my garden about 600 linear feet away. If I take off the North side,…
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How much fertilizer is too much when feeding mangoes

A Mango growing publication from University of Florida recommends a total of 1.5-3 lb of 8-3-9-2 fertilizer for example. (680-1360 g) My growing season is about 6-7 months (~26 weeks) and my fertilizer strength is about twice of the mentioned one…
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Are valves needed to control my irrigation zones or are digitally controlled hoses are good enough?

I'm a newbie to backyard irrigation. I'm developing my backyard now, part of it is going to be lawn (2 zones) and drop irrigation (2 zones) for plants and trees. I'm strongly considering adding digitally controlled timers like this Digital Hose…
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Auto on/off 12v DC timer for garden irrigation

I have 7 raised garden beds with irrigation setup. Irrigation consists of a 100w solar panel going into a 120w max Controller. This charges 2 12v DC batteries connected in parallel. The batteries are used to power a 400gph water transfer pump which…
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Can I use two RCO Add-A-Zones to control 3 zones (1 zone is split)?

I have four trees that don't have irrigation right now. I'm planning to add a zone using the RCO Add-a-Zone, restricted to watering them via Root Watering System. The problem, though, is I have a privacy fence and a 3-foot wide rock border that…
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Drip irrigation pressurised by a pump

Does anyone have experience with automated drip irrigation system such as rainbirdr brand that is provided water input from a pump rather than from faucet? I moved to an apartment so I have no option to use an outside hose connection to a faucet. So…
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How to gravity feed differently sized rain collection tanks at equal rates?

I recently purchased two 300 gallon tanks to supplement my existing two 55 gallon barrels, allowing me to do some more legitimate rainwater harvesting. I've been really intrigued by manifold system designs like this one, but my concern is that it…
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