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21-09-2013, 04:06 AM
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Soaker hose
Kay Lancaster wrote:
On Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:55:14 -0700 (PDT), Higgs Boson wrote: I have these placed in beds all over the garden. Needed some for new areas. Went to OSH (local homeowners/garden place). Only hose they carry was so crappy, it split even before using. Tried Home Despot. Carried same brand. Decided to revert to previous M.O. : PVC pipe, capped at one end, other end equipped with hose junction. Small holes punched at intervals. Remember, you'll get a significant difference in amount of water leaked or sprayed at the beginning compared to the end of the length. You may want to do an experimental run, and plan on drilling more holes towards the far end of the run once you've seen how the pattern you've drilled behaves. FWIW, I buried some of what I call "ooze hose" -- it looks foamy -- http://www.groworganic.com/1-4-mr-so...-100-roll.html under mulch and it lasted for many, many years. In clay soils, I like the laser drilled 1/4" tubing. And don't forget a backflow preventer. Why? David |
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