Neville Updates an old Friend’s Irrigation System
Episode: # 30 22/12/07
Presenter: Neville Passmore
Having a garden in the new millennium, that is sensitive to new climate and environment that we find ourselves in, does not mean it will look a whole lot different to gardens of the last century. This week Neville visited some old friends and had a closer look at their irrigation system.
Firstly, it was essential to dig a few centimetres under the surface to reveal the technology that makes the garden work, the drip line watering system. The system is highly efficient, it won’t cost a bomb and it delivers the water directly to the root zone, that way there is next to zero loss through evaporation.
It’s worth mentioning that there are different pipes for particular applications. The standard brown Netafim pipe delivers 2 litres per hour, through the inline emitters which are spaced at 300 mm intervals. Netafim is ideal for regular water supplies, such as those you would get from your tap.
Purple pipe is ideal if you are using grey water in the garden. It emits 8 litres per hour, through its larger sized emitters, that don’t easily block.
If you have a water tank without a pump then the low pressure green pipe is the pipe you need.
If you are going to set up pots with a system then, the thin mini-scape pipe is the way to go.
Setting up a dripline system is dead easy. Start by setting up a poly pipe main, this can be attached to a tap, but ideally you should add a few extras first. For example, you can automate the system with a battery powered, programmable controller. Next in line is a pressure reducer (which is essential) and the third item is a filter (which is critical for success). The filter cylinder can be unscrewed washed and quickly replaced.
If you are using grey water you are going to need a specialised filter which has a stainless steel grill in the middle. Such a filter is terrific for picking out lint and hair. It is easily flushed by removing a bottom bung when the water is flowing through, and replacing immediately thereafter.
Use a punch to put a fitting into your main line so that you can connect the dripline pipe wherever it is needed. Here is a hint; use the spike end of the punch to wriggle to joiner into the pipe. It is an easy system to set up and it is world class technology. The products are all put out by Holman’s Irrigation which is an Australian company.
Holman Industry products are available nationally from leading irrigation specialists, hardware stores and garden centres.
To view their website: www.holmanindustries.com.au
Presenter: Neville Passmore
Having a garden in the new millennium, that is sensitive to new climate and environment that we find ourselves in, does not mean it will look a whole lot different to gardens of the last century. This week Neville visited some old friends and had a closer look at their irrigation system.
Firstly, it was essential to dig a few centimetres under the surface to reveal the technology that makes the garden work, the drip line watering system. The system is highly efficient, it won’t cost a bomb and it delivers the water directly to the root zone, that way there is next to zero loss through evaporation.
It’s worth mentioning that there are different pipes for particular applications. The standard brown Netafim pipe delivers 2 litres per hour, through the inline emitters which are spaced at 300 mm intervals. Netafim is ideal for regular water supplies, such as those you would get from your tap.
Purple pipe is ideal if you are using grey water in the garden. It emits 8 litres per hour, through its larger sized emitters, that don’t easily block.
If you have a water tank without a pump then the low pressure green pipe is the pipe you need.
If you are going to set up pots with a system then, the thin mini-scape pipe is the way to go.
Setting up a dripline system is dead easy. Start by setting up a poly pipe main, this can be attached to a tap, but ideally you should add a few extras first. For example, you can automate the system with a battery powered, programmable controller. Next in line is a pressure reducer (which is essential) and the third item is a filter (which is critical for success). The filter cylinder can be unscrewed washed and quickly replaced.
If you are using grey water you are going to need a specialised filter which has a stainless steel grill in the middle. Such a filter is terrific for picking out lint and hair. It is easily flushed by removing a bottom bung when the water is flowing through, and replacing immediately thereafter.
Use a punch to put a fitting into your main line so that you can connect the dripline pipe wherever it is needed. Here is a hint; use the spike end of the punch to wriggle to joiner into the pipe. It is an easy system to set up and it is world class technology. The products are all put out by Holman’s Irrigation which is an Australian company.
Holman Industry products are available nationally from leading irrigation specialists, hardware stores and garden centres.
To view their website: www.holmanindustries.com.au
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