to make a drip watering system for single plants I use a gravity system with a garbage can filled with water. I use a fishing sinker to hold the tubing near the bottom of the can and plug the plant end of the Tygon tubing with a snug fit screw, then I adjust how far the screw goes into the tubing until I get the number of drips per minute that I want. 1 drip every 6 seconds = 1 gallon per day.
Sure NotSoLiberal, www.wyattsupply.com/ I'm not sure how great their website is. They are my local supplier here in Santa Rosa, Ca. You may need to call them. thanks for watching. -mary
I have a question regarding the mainline hose. Could a too short of a line cause leaks at connectors because of built up pressure? I have about 20 ft of mainline hose (larger hose) and even when my system is off for hours there is still water leaking out.
Hi Paul, It sounds as if there may be a leak in the valve itself. Sometimes tiny bits of debris or rock get in there and the diaphram won't seat all the way down, which allows water to keep leaking out into the line 24/7. If you clean out the valve (unscrewing it and running water for a few seconds and cleaning under rubber o ring) and it still leaks you may need to install a new valve. I would love to hear how it goes. Thanks for watching! -mary
@The Gardening Tutor thank you. I was hoping that wasn't the case. I have hand tightened the irrigation valve and it slightly still drips. I will check it out and report back to you. BTW, love the 'holey' gloves idea 💡
@@garymarkwith9271 You are so right about that. Since my answer 3 years ago I too have tried it and the valve will turn down the flow. Thank you so much for telling everyone. I think I'll delete my answer and leave yours. Thank you! -mary
Thanks Gardening Tutor! I can always count on your videos to be relaxing and informative.
Great idea. Thanks!
You're welcome Maggie. Thanks for watching and commenting! -mary
to make a drip watering system for single plants I use a gravity system with a garbage can filled with water. I use a fishing sinker to hold the tubing near the bottom of the can and plug the plant end of the Tygon tubing with a snug fit screw, then I adjust how far the screw goes into the tubing until I get the number of drips per minute that I want. 1 drip every 6 seconds = 1 gallon per day.
Hi there. Could you post a link to where you got those valves ?
Sure NotSoLiberal, www.wyattsupply.com/
I'm not sure how great their website is. They are my local supplier here in Santa Rosa, Ca. You may need to call them. thanks for watching. -mary
I found them at Home Depot or Amazon. They are called drip barbed valves.
I have a question regarding the mainline hose. Could a too short of a line cause leaks at connectors because of built up pressure? I have about 20 ft of mainline hose (larger hose) and even when my system is off for hours there is still water leaking out.
Hi Paul, It sounds as if there may be a leak in the valve itself. Sometimes tiny bits of debris or rock get in there and the diaphram won't seat all the way down, which allows water to keep leaking out into the line 24/7. If you clean out the valve (unscrewing it and running water for a few seconds and cleaning under rubber o ring) and it still leaks you may need to install a new valve.
I would love to hear how it goes.
Thanks for watching! -mary
@The Gardening Tutor thank you. I was hoping that wasn't the case. I have hand tightened the irrigation valve and it slightly still drips. I will check it out and report back to you. BTW, love the 'holey' gloves idea 💡
btw you can watch my videos Ad-Free on The Gardening Tutor Vimeo channel. You do not have to sign up for Vimeo to watch my videos.-m
Hi! Are these valves either on, or off… or is it possible to turn them 45 degrees and reduce the flow rate by 50%?
@@TheGardeningTutor Hi , by turning the knob 1/4 or larger it will slow down your waterflow.
@@garymarkwith9271 You are so right about that. Since my answer 3 years ago I too have tried it and the valve will turn down the flow. Thank you so much for telling everyone. I think I'll delete my answer and leave yours. Thank you! -mary
See @garymarkwith9271 answer. :)
What's the brand/name of the organizer you showed?
Thank you for watching NTW. My client bought that organizer at Home Depot. I don't see any name on it. -mary