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Auto watering Systems
NewBoy2
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I am working in a 30 yard long greenhouse with 2 beds in it
Apparently last seaon people had to start watering at about 5.00am through the Summer
The water pressure is low
Does anyone have a suggestion of how we can use an automatic system to allow us to fill up a tank and let the water drip out of hoses
Anu other system would be appreciated
We can afford to spend the trusts money to get a "reliable and sturdy " system that will operate for years to come
Website addresses would be appreciated
Everyone is just trying to be Happy.....So lets help Them.
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When I go away and leave pots needing watering I set up a sprinkler attached to an outside tap on a timer which is powered by a 9volt battery and lets me set the length of watering time and the frequency per day. I attach a Y to the hose connector so I can have two groups of pots and two sprinklers.
http://www.hozelock.com/product-category/watering/automatic-watering/classic-micro-irrigation/timers/ for models.
You could attach one of these and a couple of seep hoses to a large water tank. Try agricultural suppliers rather than garden suppliers as you're likely to find bigger and cheaper tanks.
Thats very helpful Obelixx. They are sending us a brochure so we can discuss it next week
If you're clever, you can fill the water butt(s) from the guttering in the greenhouse and any other outhouses. Good luck with it all.
https://blaisecommunitygarden.org.uk/
Obelixx
There in lies the rub young man.
If you look at the photos on our website you can see one of the greenhouses. We have 5 but only one with glass in it as we are slowly restoring the site from derelict status
We can solve the water collection challenge
Many thanks
There are numerous systems that run off the mains water but also there are low pressure systems that will use a feed from a water butt. I think there is a solar powered one as well. Two Wests & Elliott list quite a few options in their catalogue www.twowests.co.uk .
I have asked for their brochure
Just looked at the photos on your website. Good luck with the renovations!
KT53
Luckily we have a 75 yo engineer who cant see a problem with working inside a collapsing greenhouse on a step ladder !!
Its a wonderful project and if you are in Bristol please drop in
Don't let 'Elf n Safety' see this post!
I've just checked your location and we will be within half a mile of you, but unfortunately it going to be on Sunday.
Last edited: 12 January 2018 13:02:21
The Garden is open 10.00 am till 4.00 pm every Wednesday and Saturday and we will show you around