Expandable Garden Hose
Drip Irrigation System Kit
Hard Garden Hose
Multiple Accessories
Watering the plants or crops in your garden is a time-consuming task, especially when you have a large garden area. We usually water regularly by using a garden telescopic, which is suitable when you have enough time. However, if you don't want to spend time every week to take care of your garden, a drip irrigation kit can help you complete this task. In the following, we will give a general explanation of the drip irrigation kit. If you are a novice, I believe this will be helpful and informative to you.
The drip irrigation sleeve is equivalent to a water pipe fixed next to the plant. The entire drip irrigation system consists of a network of pipes that transport water to various places throughout the garden. The drip irrigation kit needs to be installed in the garden. Each time you use it, you only need to turn on the tap, which is more convenient than watering with a hose.
Usually a drip irrigation kit consists of the tube, misting nozzle, stake, faucet connector, drip emitter vortex, drip emitter stream, tee splitter, flat splitter, end plug, stake, nylon zip tie, etc. There are many different kits on the market, and the accessories inside also have some differences, which are specifically reflected in the function of the nozzle. You can choose the kit that suits you according to your needs.
The drip irrigation kit is installed next to the plants, and the entire water flow is controlled by a faucet, which improves the efficiency and frequency of watering. At the same time, the drip irrigation kit also has the following benefits:
1. Water the roots directly to reduce contact between water and leaves and fruits, thus reducing spoilage
2. Save time, improve efficiency and reduce labor
3. Reduce ineffective evaporation of soil moisture
The life expectancy of a drip irrigation kit depends on factors such as the quality of the components, the environment in which it is used, and the level of maintenance. If it is carefully cared for during use, the service life can be extended to a certain extent.
Scalisi(2023) says a drip irrigation system should last between 10 and 15 years. However, in our daily use, it is easy to be affected by temperature changes impacts, which will increase the wear and tear of the drip irrigation kit. Therefore, some damaged accessories should be replaced every few years.
Drip irrigation kits are divided into different types according to different uses. Drip irrigation was first used in agriculture, and then different types were developed, so drip irrigation kits for home use appeared.
Soaker hoses consist of a hose with no other accessories. These hoses look like most other garden hoses, but their function is only revealed by a closer look at the hose. Soaker hoses have tiny holes evenly spaced on them, and water does not flow directly out through these holes, but slowly flows out in small drops.
As mentioned above, there are many different types of drip irrigation kits, and we distinguish several different types of irrigation based on the different sprinkler heads.
Emitter Systems consist of small emitters or drippers that attach to the tube, the emitter is designed to make the water flow out in a vortex shape.
The water is sprayed from eight directions, and the sprayed water flow is stable, which can irrigate plants farther away.
The water is sprayed in the form of a mist, which is suitable for greenhouses or plants that need to control humidity.
1. Measure the size and layout of your garden to check the length of pipe and number of emitters you will need
2. Check the type of sprinkler according to your plant watering requirements
3. Consider the water pressure in your area to check if you will need additional accessories such as a diverter or pressure regulator
4. Consider your plant characteristics to check whether to water from the bottom, overhead or horizontally.
For potted plants, we usually use ground plugs to fix the water source, which can deliver water directly into the soil without splashing onto the leaves.
For plants that need to be evenly sprayed with water, you can use a hanging micro-spray kit. Using a micro-misting nozzle can ensure the uniformity of water spraying.
Finally, you can properly consider the aesthetics of your garden after the drip irrigation kit is installed, so as to choose the drip irrigation kit suitable for your garden.
