Looks like a plant saver if you go away on holiday at least until there is a hosepipe ban, maybe another project would be a tank for rainwater catchment with a solar powered pump. A version with a rain sensor to save on water when it's not required would be nice.
@StrawbyteWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
Mark - drip irrigation systems are usually exempt from hosepipe bans (or they have been since 2012) there are some provisions though. You must be on a metered water supply; you must have a timer (Stuart does); you must have a pressure reducing valve (not clear from this video); the individual drips must be on or below the surface of the soil (no spray or mist tips are allowed) (Stuart is okay on that) Provided these are followed the in most cases your fine. The current ban in the south of England allows drip irrigation however it is worth noting that the exemption is not mentioned in the legislation and is only allowed by the discretion of your water company. Generally they see drip irrigation as something to be encouraged as it uses 90% less water than a hose and 50% less than a watering can.
@StrawbyteWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
I thought it worth posting separately about hosepipe bans in the UK. Drip irrigation systems are usually exempt from hosepipe bans (or they have been since 2012) there are some conditions though. You must be on a metered water supply; you must have a timer (Stuart does); you must have a pressure reducing valve (not clear from this video assume yes); the individual drips must be on or below the surface of the soil (no spray or mist tips are allowed) (Stuart is okay on that) Provided these are followed the in most cases your fine. The current ban in the south of England allows drip irrigation however it is worth noting that the exemption is not mentioned in the legislation and is only allowed by the discretion of your water company. Generally they see drip irrigation as something to be encouraged as it uses 90% less water than a hose and 50% less than a watering can.
@Blade13102 жыл бұрын
More nanny state rules which has no effect on the water companies making millions of pounds profit every year from us poor consumers., whilst continuing to breach their operating conditions.
@BrodaPaul2 жыл бұрын
Super neat job stu. Well done.
@HayzeeHayes2 жыл бұрын
Yet another proper DIY job! Fantastic system with peace of mind knowing your plants won't die when you go away on holiday. Great video yet again. 👍
@davidstevensasidewayslook88312 жыл бұрын
I installed a comprehensive watering system in my garden several years ago (Hozelok) its been great. I have three timers on two separate feeds. I mainly installed this for holiday periods and its worked perfectly for the past 5 years. Being in a hard water area I do have to change/clean the drip nozzles annually as they fur up. Also I take the timers off for the winter period as any residual water in them that freezes destroys them as I learnt to my cost the first year. (However Hozelok did replace them FOC)….
@paulditzen27082 жыл бұрын
Two comments. One, you didn’t discuss what the limit is on the number of emitters that the half inch hose can handle. And second, you didn’t put a cap on the unused outlet at the timer to keep the creepy crawley‘s from moving in. Other than that you did a really nice job of installing it I learned a couple of things.
@PeterEnglish2 жыл бұрын
My parents had a lot of plants in containers, and used a similar system. It worked well for 20+ years. Different plants/containers need different amounts of water, so the fact that you can adjust the drip rate allows you to adjust for this. It's best to have them drip slowly, for longer, so the water can soak in and be drawn up by the soil, by capillary action, rather than running off the dry compost and running out of the bottom of the container. I seem to recall there were also spray attachments and "leaky hoses" you can bury under the compost.
@PolymathPete2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job! I really like the idea with the loop, my instinct told me to go up in the middle and branch out to the sides left and right. I will try the loop idea when I build irrigation for my garden. Cheers!
@simes2052 жыл бұрын
Rather than splash out on the Gardena kit I Knocked one of these up with a £20 kit of irrigation parts off the bay and then added a £50 timer. Hopefully my garden will look just as nice on my return to it in a few weeks! I intend for next summer to use rainwater from some linked water butts.
@andyf-d42222 жыл бұрын
Great video, as per usual. I invested in the double tap you mentioned recently at it pays dividends. I may consider this system for my raised veg beds. Cheers.
@davidstevensasidewayslook88312 жыл бұрын
as a PS to my post below, watering systems generally use 75% less water than sprinklers and hand watering with a hosepipe as they target the roots directly.
@deanhowes15772 жыл бұрын
A lovely clean job providing an answer to my watering problems having lost too many wall hung basket plants( and a living wall last year). You signed off with a lingering moment for the sound of running water. A proper DIY water feature is the way forward Stuart and would look great in your garden
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I do need a water feature - either this year or next.
@deanhowes15772 жыл бұрын
@@ProperDIY Go for a 'Pondless' initially'.
@garulusglandarius61262 жыл бұрын
I hope the hosepipe ban from 5pm 05/08/22 doesn’t include your irrigation system ?! ANOTHER perfect/enjoyable video for my relax time on a pleasant Saturday evening ( as always a very tidy, excellent job ) why you don’t have millions of subscribers is beyond me, by far your channel is in the top 3 on KZbin ( I can’t decide who’s number one, yourself, self sufficient me or Captain Kleeman, all excellent/relaxing viewing ) !Thank you Stuart 👍
@richardphillips33032 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks and excellent advice on the way to equalise the pressure of the system. I've used something more basic but similar to water a greenhouse from water butts 🙂
@essentialhandyman2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video Stuart. I'm all for time saving devices like this. A proper gadget!
@Quaker5212 жыл бұрын
Brilliant system and one less daily job that you'll have to do too!
@somewhereelse38132 жыл бұрын
Fab looking system
@davezeraschi79362 жыл бұрын
It’s actually a good price as well! Very affordable
@redoakpropertycarellc2 жыл бұрын
Great setup
@JamesCagney-g6z Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, juat what i want, thanks so much JC.
@ericl64602 жыл бұрын
Only an engineer would draw such a perfect plan for planning the drip system 😅
@valborchardt35962 жыл бұрын
Nice, saves you having to do it every day…..take care
@kevinbutchart7187 Жыл бұрын
Hi Stuart, did you gain inspiration for this from Felbrigg Hall and Gardens?..Just been there while on holiday and its a great place with a beautiful garden including a great example of this idea. keep up the great work! Kev
@jimlepeu5772 жыл бұрын
You could use the second outlet for timed watering of your lawn sprinklers.
@peteshakes73492 жыл бұрын
Outstanding as usual. Thank you for sharing.
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@hamidge19762 жыл бұрын
Some water retention granules would help also imo
@kazarenko63002 жыл бұрын
ECO setting will perform a short water then a gap then the main water. This is to soak the soil so you don't waste water with run off from dry soil.
@ianburne7512 жыл бұрын
Shame you didn’t show the installation of the pipe from tap to fence, the usually hard job I find
@robbunt81802 жыл бұрын
More helpful info 👍 But I have to ask….what’s happening with your new property derelict shed and what was in it ?
@TYLERCONSTRUCTION2 жыл бұрын
Looking good mate 👍
@SpartanMJO122 жыл бұрын
I was expecting it to be more expensive, for some reason. Pity all the bigger kits are out of stock.
@cornwallkid1002 жыл бұрын
Brilliant system .. another good video 😁😁😁
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@thatman842 жыл бұрын
That’s cool, I need to find out what that tap fitting is.
@MT-zn6tc2 жыл бұрын
Considering this watering system and your lawn pop-ups - is there any plan to capture rainwater and create a system that is fed through this rather than mains water? I would expect that would be a popular video. EDIT to add; sorry - just seen other comments suggesting similar subjects.
@commonsensejoe3822 жыл бұрын
Did you discuss the need for a pressure regulator or does the controller have a built in regulator?
@1Trousers2 жыл бұрын
Always find a solution to cold plastic pipe is a bucket of v hot water to straighten it....(if you're quick)
@ianpearse44802 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@megaman20162 жыл бұрын
Did you have to fix a special tap for it?
@davethackery37732 жыл бұрын
Did you find out what Eco mode does?
@A.P.Garland Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Very informative. What was the black thing you screwed on to the output of the timer before you attached the hose, please?
@A.P.Garland Жыл бұрын
Time stamp 12:51
@davemead45042 жыл бұрын
Great system! Could this be adapted to a spray system to water my bonsai trees?
@kazarenko63002 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are dozens of different options and attachments to perform all sorts of watering patterns and flow rates. I would make sure that you get one with an adjustable flow rate.
@DaniyarAlibayev2 жыл бұрын
👍
@rybanks13 ай бұрын
At the end of the bigger pipe, did you put a stopper at the end of the loop around the green wall?
@rustyrob2 жыл бұрын
Great video, is the battery unit water proof by any chance?.
@SpartanMJO122 жыл бұрын
You'd hope it would be, wouldn't you!
@crjcannon2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stuart. Are the lights on the fence at 6.29 another project. My good lady has seen them and thinks it may be a job that we ( when I say we, she means me ) can do on a Saturday afternoon. Thoughts ?
@ProperDIY2 жыл бұрын
Well spotted. No video for the lights as they are solar powered and took 5 min to hand on the fence so very easy - Smart Solar make from B&Q.
@crjcannon2 жыл бұрын
@@ProperDIY cheers Stuart. Thanks for replying. Great channel. Nice to watch content from someone in the real world. Keep it coming. Cheers
@glossopuk2 жыл бұрын
What batteries does this take?
@shaneconnick50302 жыл бұрын
Any ideas to make a small pond even a tire pond ???