Research - Drip Irrigation Systems
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Drip Irrigation System Research
References
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpepVAi1YkA
- DIY Evap Controller
- Example - RainCapture &Pump
- Homesteading Solar Drip Guide
Drip System Design
Ref: Dripper Buying Guide
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We want Cleanable drippers - Dirt in system?
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Number of drippers?
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How long is the run?
GPH of drippers by soil type
- Clay - .5GPH
- Regular Soil - 1 GPH
- Sandy Soil - 2 GPH
Total GPH
N drippers x GPH drippers = total GPH
Main Line thicker than drip lines
3/4" Main to 1/2" Drip to 1/4" for individual planters
Pump Selection
Water Pump Sizing Guide
Operation
- Run time of 20-30 minutes a day?
- 15-30 PSI
- Drip, or low emitter / sprinkler
Parts
- Drip Depot
- 50W Solar Kit
- 35 aH Battery
- [Timer](Product Link)
Emitters
- Drip - Fixed
- Drip - Adjustable
- Bubbler
Solar
Size the controller
- Output Watts of panel / Volts of battery = Current
Size the Panel for Pump
- Volts x Amps = Watt Solar
Size the battery
- Ah x volts = watts by the hour
Other Notes
- Adjustable drippers
- Valves at the end of lines
- Drippers vs emitters
Part List
Pump
Controller
Valves
Head Assembly
- Timer
- Backflow Preventer
- Filter
- Pressure Regulator
- Hose Bite Tubing Adapter
Lines
- Polyethylene Tubing - 1/2"-3/4" - Main Line
- Polyethylene Tubing - 1/4" - Small Line
Emitters
- Cleanable Dripper
- 30 x ( 0.5, 1.0 ,1.5 )
- Fixed Drip
- Flag Drippers
- Adjustable Dripper on 6" Stake
- Adjustable Mini Bubbler on 6" Stake
- 360 Adjustable Dripper
- MicroSprinklers
Systems
A. Move water to fill up pond & storage barrels
B. Water Tank & Pump System
C. Single Zone Hose System
D. Multi Zone Hose System
Flow Rates
Kitchen Faucet - 6.67 GPM / 400 GPH
- Measured with the yellow dual spout on
SW Faucet - 6.82 GPM / 409.09 GPH - Measured with split on