Automated drip irrigation systems: How to equip and use

Anyone on the plot there is a greenhouse, garden beds know and understand how much time requires watering by hand. On the basis that one watering is required more than 30 liters of water is required to water several times a week, it can be concluded that it takes a lot of energy that can be spent on more important things or spend time with loved ones. Of course, discovery is not the existence of drip irrigation.





However, few people know that there is drip irrigation system is almost completely automated, which operate on a mechanical principle + used AA batteries, which among other things can be done by yourself.

Initially, drip irrigation is a system of pipes that have small holes, they are connected by a hose and is connected to the water tank or water supply. Option water, as the water will be cold. It is better that the water pooled in the tank, and only after heating to water-loving plants. As you can see, it is a simple system that allows watering as efficiently as possible, because water comes to the root of the plant and not scattered on the entire area of the patch, and not need to waste energy watering.





Now a little information, as in addition to forces you to not waste time. This will help the irrigation system with a timer and float. The working principle is that the output tank is installed a solenoid valve, working from 3-9 volts, equipped with a timer, the timer set to a time from 12 to 48 hours. At the right time, the timer fires and the valve opens for a programmable time from 1 to 30 minutes.

But how to automate the water intake? Everything is simple, just as in the tank of the toilet tank of any toilet. Set the float which at a certain level of water rises, and mechanically locks the water level. All, using a timer, float and hoses we obtain a fully automated watering. It can be put in a greenhouse, the whole area, it all depends on your imagination and needs.

Doing it yourself drip irrigationThis system you can make your own by buying all the components, or to buy a ready automated drip irrigation system. For the IED you can buy the hoses in auto shop or construction.





Usually fit the hoses to the washer nozzles, it is not expensive. The float can be purchased at the hardware store. And the hardest part is the timer, there will have to buy a ready-made solution. Or, if You have any ideas how to make the timer manually, e.g. based on hours, write in the comments.

In addition to this automation, you can install the ventilation, which open at a predetermined temperature, completely Autonomous, operating on the principle of the extension of the substance or material by heating. published

 

Source: www.diy.ru/blog/dachniu-comfort/post/8778/

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