Re: [CH] Soaker Hoses
Greg Schultz (sclash27@execpc.com)
Mon, 8 May 2000 00:09:07 -0500
The water that I would like to utilise flows out of the ground in a rivulet
at the rate of approximately 300 gallons per minute.
I wonder if I can devise something to catch and funnel the water in such a
manner that it achieves sufficient pressure to rise up a 45 degree incline
to a heigth of about 4 feet, then down120 total feet of perforated hose.
Perhaps if I build it so that after going through the rows, the water
exits back into the rivulet. I could then arrange it so that at watering
time, I could divert the water into the system, and achieve the desired
irrigation in as little as 5 minutes.
Do any of you know wher I might find a web site dealing with
hydrodynamics? What I am getting at is that after the initial set-up and
planting, any labor prior to harvest should be quite negligible.
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> From: Byron Bromley <Byron.Bromley@gsd-co.com>
> To: Greg Schultz <sclash27@execpc.com>
> Subject: Re: [CH] Rope Wick
> Date: Sunday, May 07, 2000 8:23 PM
>
> Glen
>
> Underground soaker hoses are made from old tires in NM if believe, Sold
thru
> Wal-Mart, Home depot etc.
>
> The hose is 3/8 id and has preferations that allows water to weap out, A
> non soaker hose
> is also available for delivery to the needed area.
>
> My method is the bury the hose about 3 to 4 in deep while planting, 3 to
4
> in away from the plant.
>
> When watering, it takes a lot less water ~ Not watering between the rows.
> Puts the water where the plants need it most, Reduces splash up diseases
> like early blight.
>
> Normal watering is about 1 1/2 hours per week.
>
> Byron
>