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Watering Systems

There are 3 types of watering system that you can install

Microspray - ideal for small flower beds, rockeries, ferneries and vegetable gardens, they are designed to provide individual plants with a gentle spray or mist which is easily absorbed into the laves and soil - this ensures each plant receives the right amount of water
Drip - delivers a slow trickle of water which seeps deep into the soil to the plants roots
Pop-up - a permanent in-ground pop-up watering system is the most efficient way to water your lawn and larger garden beds - spray heads pop up when the water is turned on and retract when not in use, allowing you to mow safely - you can tailor them to suit your needs

Water Flow

establishing the rate of your water flow is essential in determining just how many spray heads you can fit to your line
to find out your rate of flow it is just a matter of doing a simple test (i.e. filling a 10lt bucket with water) and then comparing the results to the table below to see what your rate of flow is

Seconds to fill bucket Water flow - litres per hour (lph)

5 5160

6 4300

8 3225

10 2580

15 1720

20 1290

25 1032

30 860

35 737

40 645

Installation

installation of these watering systems are relatively simple
however it is important to plan ahead and design the system right from the start to save yourself work in the long run

Controlling your system

there are a range of accessories that allow you to control watering to your precise requirements
some of these include timers, twin taps etc

Maintenance

it is vital to keep a close eye on your system to make sure that it is working as it should be
if you keep watch, none of the problems will be big, they will only be minor ones such as a blockage

Seconds to fill bucket	Water flow - litres per hour (lph)
5	5160
6	4300
8	3225
10	2580
15	1720
20	1290
25	1032
30	860
35	737
40	645