"jeff" wrote in message
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Billy wrote:
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I'm thinking about micro irrigation (drip irrigation) for my micro
garden. I've noticed that leaving the garden alone for a few days during
the dog days of summer is not beneficial.

Any pointers om either equipment or technique?

Jeff

Get a pressure regulator. A 3/4" tubing (IIRC) take the water to the 1/4"
drip line. The drip lines are connected to the tubing with a piercing
tool and connectors.

The anecdotal evidence I've been reading seems to imply problems with
the connections. Are these fairly reliable or does this vary by
application or brand? Someone mentioned tees. I suppose your first bit of
advice about the pressure regulator helps enormously with the connection
problem.

I'm thinking that the parts are interchangeable from brand to brand. I
suppose I need to actually look at these and I haven't yet. I wish I could
squeeze another 24 hours in the day, friends have needed help...
unfortunately it's mostly been with moving!

Jeff


Be careful, there are differences in the inside diameter of some of the
tubing. I irrigate approximately 700 blueberry plants with 1 gallon per hour
drippers. If you want to see something online go to dripdepot.com. They are
really nice folks and ship fast. Also, their prices are considerably cheaper
than my local Lowes or Home Depot.
Steve

The emitters on the 1/4" drip line will
deliver a predetermined amount of water (.25, .50, 1.0 gal/hr) at
intervals of 6" or 12" (at least that is what I use) for 20 ft..
Connectors are 1/4" straight, right angle, or T. You'll also need some
little plastic posts to hold the tubing in place. I haven't used a timer
but that should be easy. I turn mine on in the morning (every other or
third day) while getting the paper. An hour later, the watering is done,
I turn them off, take my shower and go to work. It's easy :O)