Yes, it should be totally possible. The only concern being that since the pvc pipes are not glued you would want to make sure that you had a pump that would regulate the pressure so that it is not too high. I have seen TH-cam clips of people using on demand electric pumps with great success with rain barrels. Let us know how it works!
Thanks! I want to post my follow-up video that has taken things up to a whole new level. Yes, this is definitely the most cost effective solution. And from what I have been finding it is super effective. We had truckloads of spring crops come in and the watering has been literally no work!! I will try to post some pictures and video updates showing you minor tweaks that have made a huge difference with overall pressure and performance increases.
when i started gardening this year, i concentrated on plant health as priority, which includes soil, nutrients, disease, and pest control, and now that i have that pretty well packed down, im moving into automation of watering. I am also implementing simple watering system using pvc. Plants can look unhealthy for multiple reasons, but general yellowing is usually caused by lack of nutrients, especially nitrogen.
On trash collection day you can drive ahead of the trash trucks and pick up free garden hose. Drill holes as needed and cap off the end. Cheap people like me LOVE A FREEBIE!
Do you think it would work with rain barrels? I have large 275 repurposed totes to hold my rain water and am looking for a system to use with them instead of a traditional garden hose connected to my house.
You should clear out old leaves and stems from the plants and keep the weeds short around the plants you are raising. This allows the air to circulate to dry off the leaves and above ground area and also lets the sun in to feed the plant and the rays are also antibacterial and cleansing. But mostly this practice is so that mold & insects that like it wet can't survive there. This goes for bushes and other plants as too.
Hello! Sorry it has taken some time to get back to you. I have actually been expanding out more irrigation projects... about to post a follow-up video of more developments. So, if I think understand your question, I would say yes, having a larger source line (3/4") that drives in to the 1/2" pipe. The idea that has proven to be true is that a larger source driving in to each smaller branch helps queue up the water as it drives in to the smaller pipes.
You should take those dead leaves outta there. Not sure if you're going for worms, or mulching ect., but you're gonna end up with bad mold and pest problems. Fungus gnats love that kinda ground cover.
Nice video. One minor point.... pressure stays the same regardless of valve position, what you are regulating is flow. My wife pointed me to this, she wants them on her raised beds. Vermiculture is the way she improves soil here in Colorado. email me at this user name at yahoo dot com. I can send you links to her blog.
Thanks very much for sharing your trials and, more importantly, your tribulations. Very informative.
Thanks for sharing! It was nice seeing the progression of soaker hoses as you made improvements.
He's always updating his garden in some way or other. Right now he's getting ready to add rain barrels and a pump during the summer months!
Yes, it should be totally possible. The only concern being that since the pvc pipes are not glued you would want to make sure that you had a pump that would regulate the pressure so that it is not too high. I have seen TH-cam clips of people using on demand electric pumps with great success with rain barrels. Let us know how it works!
Thanks! I want to post my follow-up video that has taken things up to a whole new level. Yes, this is definitely the most cost effective solution. And from what I have been finding it is super effective. We had truckloads of spring crops come in and the watering has been literally no work!! I will try to post some pictures and video updates showing you minor tweaks that have made a huge difference with overall pressure and performance increases.
when i started gardening this year, i concentrated on plant health as priority, which includes soil, nutrients, disease, and pest control, and now that i have that pretty well packed down, im moving into automation of watering. I am also implementing simple watering system using pvc. Plants can look unhealthy for multiple reasons, but general yellowing is usually caused by lack of nutrients, especially nitrogen.
Sounds like a good tip! He needs to get me a more recent garden video it looks totally different in summer.
Never have tried it... but always up to trying something new!
Please post a video when you get it done we'd love to see how it turns out :-)
This has been so helpful. Any tips on just using this system with water barrels. I don't have a source of water so use barrels. Thanks.
On trash collection day you can drive ahead of the trash trucks and pick up free garden hose. Drill holes as needed and cap off the end. Cheap people like me LOVE A FREEBIE!
Do you think it would work with rain barrels? I have large 275 repurposed totes to hold my rain water and am looking for a system to use with them instead of a traditional garden hose connected to my house.
I just check out your link, and I'm wondering what zone your gardening blog is based on?
You should clear out old leaves and stems from the plants and keep the weeds short around the plants you are raising. This allows the air to circulate to dry off the leaves and above ground area and also lets the sun in to feed the plant and the rays are also antibacterial and cleansing. But mostly this practice is so that mold & insects that like it wet can't survive there. This goes for bushes and other plants as too.
that looks awesome, im going to steal your idea! thx!
Like the video! You might try using a finish nail for a drill bit. Lot cheaper and if you break it grab another.
It's the same plastic piping that you use for indoor plumbing so it should be safe.
It looks great. I love your idea. My question is:
Are these food grade plastic PVC pipes especially for the garden?
Hello! Sorry it has taken some time to get back to you. I have actually been expanding out more irrigation projects... about to post a follow-up video of more developments. So, if I think understand your question, I would say yes, having a larger source line (3/4") that drives in to the 1/2" pipe. The idea that has proven to be true is that a larger source driving in to each smaller branch helps queue up the water as it drives in to the smaller pipes.
It would work with a pump... all it needs is the same regulated pressure compared to coming off from your house with city's water pressure.
Nice set up.
It looks good. But, my question is:
Are these food grade plastic PVC pipes especially for the garden?
I'm trying to pressure our irrigation expert into making a follow up video for your! He always has way more projects going on than he can complete :-)
Would love an update!
I don't know the exact PSI.... it's coming off a city water system... if I were to guess I'd say it's about average. Sorry couldn't be more specific!
Thanks, I'm trying to pressure him into making more!
You should take those dead leaves outta there. Not sure if you're going for worms, or mulching ect., but you're gonna end up with bad mold and pest problems. Fungus gnats love that kinda ground cover.
love this!
add glacial rock dust and sea kelp. Gives each and every plant all the minerals it needs to be the best it can be...
Nice video. One minor point.... pressure stays the same regardless of valve position, what you are regulating is flow. My wife pointed me to this, she wants them on her raised beds. Vermiculture is the way she improves soil here in Colorado. email me at this user name at yahoo dot com. I can send you links to her blog.