Polytunnel Solar Drip Irrigation Watering System

[@elenidemos]

Bildge pumps are also good to use for this system. They also run on 12 volt DC power, so DON'T require an inverter. A reasonable quality pump will also come with an enclosed float switch, which negates the risk of float getting "stuck" in the up position. Also the flow rates are okay for drip systems. The con is they are harder to integrate into a "timer" situation, can be done but no way near as simple.

[@frickbot]

Add a check valve to the end of the anti siphon tube so it wont let water out but will allow air in to break the siphon.

[@keithbumford4261]

Very interesting, informative, well presented, and useful. I was previosly wondering what the syphon effect was after reading about it in regard to Irrigatia (and other similar solar powered systems); thanks for clearing that up, and for making a very comprehensive video.

[@AllotmentBook]

thank you very much for taking the time to comment!

[@jessvalpied]

Hi. Do you have a list of items you bought for this setup? Thank you.

[@dickieprice9644]

Have you tried the Blumat systems they are amazing, I’ve been using them for years inside and outside even on my gorilla grows. Love the content butty

[@TechieTard]

My friend, what do you do about ventilation? Or do you find it's not needed?

[@cliffordjoe89]

Do you have a list of the items bought?

[@dusty01]

Very informative and comprehensive, thanks. I look forward to the follow up videos too. Does the wattage of the battery limit the length of pipework that can be attached, I wonder. Abd what kind of cost did your system come in at, roughly? All the best, keep up the good work.

[@AllotmentBook]

The pressure of water coming out of the pump is the biggest factor for how long the pipework could be (and this does relate to the power of the pump and therefore the requirements of the inverter and battery). For my polytunnel, the pump copes easily. I haven't costed everything, but a ballpark is about the cost of a lawnmower :)

[@timfairs1724]

How much does all this cost? Thinking to try for crowdfunding!

[@void-if-scratchediii250]

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