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Automatic Irrigation System Installation Orlando Bonsai Store |
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1/2 PVC Pipe from Sprinker system. This is the source that I chose to use for my irrigation system. All I did wascut one of the sprinkler heads from the lawn irrigation system. This leaves a plain clean 1/2 inch PVC pipe exposed
T-Pipe added Ince this is the water supply for two benches that are right next to each other I placed a T on the pipe to send a water source to the two benches
Flexible pipe male end fitting This adpater attaches to the flexible pipe so that it can be screwed into the PVC pipe fittings.
Small line feeds from the flexible pipe Using a small punch tool the flexible piping is punctured, and a small adapter is added. The adapter comes in two sizes 1/4" and 1/8" and are simply inserted into the pipe. from there the small tubing is run up to the tree.
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Threaded adapter I then added a threaded 1/2 inch adapter with PVC Cement
Thread adpater for flexible pipe In order to attach the flexible pipe I needed to add the adapters to the pipe. As you can see this one has threads on the inside, and is made specially to attach the flexible pipe.
Adapters are now attached I added two of the adapters to the set up. This way I can have a flexible pipe going left and right.
Flexible pipe with fitting attached As you can see the flexible pipe comes in a roll. I have attached the adapter to the flexible pipe by simply screwing it on.
Mist Head sprayer There a numerous flexible head that can be used. Depending on the size of the tree helps me decide which to use. For smaller pot and trees I use a 1/8" dripper which simply drips water into the pot. The mist sprayer above is for mid to small sized trees. It is a low force spray that does very well for over all soaking. For most of my tree I use the yellow stake sprayers. They are very good for soaking large trees and rarely clog. |
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Case studies last updated: Jan. 2008 |
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