How It Works | Fertilizer Injector

[@natemitch]

I figured out my drip tape and drip emitter problems long ago by myself unfortunately, this video is fantastic! This may be a new video, but I wish I found y’all years ago when I started gardening!

[@carolavant3778]

Thank you for explaining this in detail! Love this system! Makes my life so much easier!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You are so welcome!

[@Tiki71]

I love this system. It's saved me a ton of time on my tropical garden. I bought another for my vegetable gardens I just put in. Did I mention I LOVE it?

[@horacedouglas4534]

Thank you for taking the time to explain the system. This definitely helps me. God bless.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sshort21]

I bought one of these systems from you all, and I love it. Good explanation of how the system works. You all are doing a great job of building a business and social media following.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks

[@chuckbrooks7489]

I have a 3/4" venturi on my 1 in main, sucks down 20 gal in about 90 mins. Fertigation is the best thing for any size plot.

[@k.p.1139]

Well ok, thanks Greg! I didn't get it, and probably won't unless I see what you are talking about. But, that's ok. We aren't always supposed to understand everything! 😊

[@gardeningwithhoss]

No worries!

[@lovetherain9365]

Nice video!! Great explanation

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you!

[@takishasage-freebeautyzone]

Thank you for the information.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Anytime!

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Perfect timing. Picking up a HOSS injector tomorrow. Any tips on the specific fertilizers themselves?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

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[@melvinreeves3674]

Good information been using my ingeter a year works great

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Great to hear!

[@Avemarianow]

Thank you!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Welcome!

[@drewzin14]

So if I understand correctly and my math is correct....White disk for 500ft to 250ft, Black disk for 250 to 125, and Red for 125 down to roughly a little more than 30 ft of drip tape. Anything over 500ft, don't use any disk. Is that a correct statement? Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The flow disk are for systems with less than 120 gallons per hour water flow. Drip systems with less than 120 gallons per hour (GPH) water flow may require a Flo-Disc in order to inject the solution into the drip system. There are three discs provided for these conditions. Important: You must have colored fertilizer in the injection tank or food dye to adjust the system. Let the system run for a few minutes to make sure the fertilizer is not flowing before installing or changing the Flo Disc. If there is no color in the clear tube, the system is not flowing, and a more restrictive Flo-Disc is required for operation. White Flo-Disc 120 to 60 gph Black Flo-Disc 60 to 30 gph Red Flo-Disc 30 to 7.5 gph

[@ChuckWilsonWilsonsStudio]

Thanks and yes I would agree with you, if your using Hoss drip tape that is. I was trying to figure out what would be the shortest run of drip tape and come up with a little over 30 ft too.

[@hamprepper]

what brand of overalls are those ??- very cool elasticity in back!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Pointers

[@oklahomachris6298]

If you would’ve been at pryor you could’ve explained this to me 😂 just kidding I came by y’all booth didn’t see ya I thought you’d have more products there to look at. Either way tho I appreciate y’all taking the time to come to the little town!

[@DeliberateDietitian]

I have my system set on an auto timer for 10 zones, so essentially, I have 10 main lines. How would I use this type of system with mine? Would I have to have one set up for each line? Thank you!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

No, it using water hose connections, so you can easily move to differ zones . Greg

[@MrCrash698]

i run 9 135ft rows seems to work just fine

[@kadyfong]

Can the flo-disc be changed out easily? I have two zones that require switching between Black and White. Thank you for the video!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Very easy

[@vedaruiz7601]

Is it doable to have this size tank for a 3000-square-foot garden? I have 200' rows. Thank you HOSS.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Absolutely. It will work great for that. Greg

[@debbyatwell7851]

thank you

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You're welcome

[@brad0805]

How would you connect another mainline at 200' and 300' mark? Would you just figure eight only one side of the initial mainline, and snake the other side to the 200' mark and make a row, and the same with the 300' row? All would be connected by one faucet connection?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, that would be possible. Make sure you have enough water (gallons per minute) to supply it all.

[@brad0805]

@@gardeningwithhoss I'm getting 7.4 gpm. I'm at 90 psi though, so I am going to use a pressure reducer to 25 psi.

[@LoveTractorFarm]

So what are your options if you have higher than 8gpm or higher than 50psi?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you have over 50 psi you need a pressure reducer. If you have over 8 gpm you will need to restrict the flow by turning it down.

[@jonnyjermyn3741]

Hey Hoss! One question: i’m not clear about the regular. If I have one installed can I simply turn on my hose -as it will regulate the pressure for me- or do I still need to mind the pressure myself? Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You will need to determine what pressure you have. Depending on the pressure, you may need a pressure regulator. The Filter Regulator Combo has everything needed to go between the water source and mainline tubing in a drip tape irrigation system. Easily attach the swivel end to a faucet or 3/4″ water hose. Attach the other end to Mainline Tubing to begin your branching drip tape system. We pre-assemble these for your convenience with Teflon pipe tape to secure all connections. hosstools.com/product/filter-regulator-combo/

[@Brickbossman]

Do y'all have seed and equipment catalogs and if so what do I have to do to get them

[@gardeningwithhoss]

No, everything is on line www.hosstools.com hosstools.com/product-category/premium-garden-seeds/

[@mrmanown]

Is that filter/regulator combo at all neccessary if I’m not running drip tape, but instead running 1/4” irrigation line to flower window boxes with 1/2 GPH drip emitters?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The regulator is necessary. Greg

[@nlynch55]

is it possible to get replacement flow disc? i have misplaced mine.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

yes, under replacement parts on our website. hosstools.com/product/fertilizer-injector-flo-discs/

[@rachelstrahan2486]

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[@brad0805]

How do you know how much fertilizer to use? I'm having a difficult time understanding this part of the fertigation process. It's the only thing...I think, that I don't understand.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

check out our hoss university tab on our website. It has the different amounts for different vegetables. hosstools.com/hoss-tools-university/

[@albertweis7669]

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[@cochise2423]

so why only 100 foot. Could you run say 2 200 foot lines on one zone ?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Row length - Our Drip Tape can be used on a maximum row length of 100 ft. at 12 psi. We don’t recommend using on rows longer than 100 feet. If rows are too long, water will not be equally distributed throughout the Drip Tape along the row. Row number - With a flow rate of 5 gallons per minute, our Drip Tape can support 1,250 feet of Drip Tape. That’s the equivalent of 30 rows that are 40 feet long. To calculate how much Drip Tape your system can support, first calculate your flow rate based on the example above. Then divide your flow rate by 5 and multiply that number times 1,250 ft. For example, if your flow rate is 8 gallons per minute, the maximum length of tape your system can support is 2,000 ft. because: (8 gal/min) / (5 gal/min) x 1,250 ft. = 2,000 ft..

[@amandar7719]

Nope. Still don’t understand it. Think my brain ran out of headspace for the science behind irrigation years ago. Can’t even get m’head around a rain gauge! 😂

[@whatthirteen1]

You must have been an elementary teacher in some life 😀

[@noneya9013]

Why do you say to put the fertilizer injector before the filter and regulator? I have mine after the filter and regulator. Can you let me know why? It seems to be working this way or I'm not seeing the problem. Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It is easer to unhook and move

[@Avemarianow]

Thank you!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Welcome!

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