Thank you for posting all the details! You really helped me know I was on track with my (simpler) design. Just a suggestion, to make your city water use easier, you could connect your water hose to a float valve in your rainwater tank, then leave the hose spigot on. Keeps the tank full, and the rest of the system operates as normal. Safest install of the valve is at the top of the tank, with an air gap between valve and water, so there's no risk of siphoning the tank water back into your house drinking water.
Great video, love what you did, Watering is always a issue even living on a lake. Taking apart things is so important in winter prone areas and I have a lot of winter. Like you I suppose. Thanks for sharing.
I am looking to set up an irrigation system on my deck/balcony. I've been trying to see what type and size pump I am going to need, and a good idea of how to plumb the water lines to where I need them be. Your setup is very similar to what I am trying to create, but my water supply tank will be about four feet below two of the planters, and about two feet below a few large pots. My problem is I do not have a rain barrel or city water to work with. I have looked into a plastic water tank (20-40 gallon capacity) and a small hydroponic submersible pump... but regulating the pressure was a problem. Many small pumps have GPM and head height specifications... but not PSI. Your pressure regulator might be the solution to my problem. Thanks for showing off your system.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, those pressure regulators are readily available at Home Depot or other big box stores. Only about $5. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Great video I'm gonna try this , you may consider a food grade 275 gallon poly tote long with your rain barrel I just got one locally from Craigslist reasonably priced
Hello,, thanks for the suggestions. I am setting up a rain barrel system. I think this pump and a regulator will be perfect. But, I am trying to figure out a remote/solar source for the pump. Also, wondering if a timer placed after the pump and a timer for the pump itself would make sense to turn drip system on a daily schedule?
This is a brilliant system. Exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks for posting. If I wanted to build this for my garden from a 10 barrel water catchment system, could I use an inline booster pump rather than the pump/solenoid system you used.
The reason I used the solenoid valve was because the solenoid valve does a solid shut off of the line. Without it water will slowly flow thru the pump just from gravity since the water level in the barrel is above the output line. It will even occur with a pump inside the barrel with tubing that goes out the top of the barrel and then back down towards the ground due to a siphon effect. I don't know what a booster pump is but I don't know of a pump that shuts off solid when powered off. Hope this helps.
In the top, for the downspout, I used a basket with some aquarium filter media to catch the large stuff. Then for sediment, I have the outlet pipe about 6" up from the bottom of the barrel. Sediment accumulates but never reached the level of the pipe. At the end of the season I clean out the barrel. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I haven't had any problem with pressure loss. Since my drippers are adjustable I was able to balance it out to get pressure all the way to the end. If you want to use fixed gph drippers then another option would be to make a complete loop with the main line with the water barrel tee'd into the loop, the fixed drippers will all need to have the same length of the 1/4” tubing and then all will have the same pressure. This is the method I use for my hydroponics. I'll be posting a video showing this type of system soon. Hope this helped. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Here you go, I'll update the description... thanks for the heads up! www.ebay.com/itm/50pcs4-7mm-Splitter-Adapter-Connector-Barb-And-Garden-Irrigation-Hoses-6mm-S5-/402723636337?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Thank you for posting all the details! You really helped me know I was on track with my (simpler) design. Just a suggestion, to make your city water use easier, you could connect your water hose to a float valve in your rainwater tank, then leave the hose spigot on. Keeps the tank full, and the rest of the system operates as normal. Safest install of the valve is at the top of the tank, with an air gap between valve and water, so there's no risk of siphoning the tank water back into your house drinking water.
Great video, love what you did, Watering is always a issue even living on a lake. Taking apart things is so important in winter prone areas and I have a lot of winter. Like you I suppose. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I am looking to set up an irrigation system on my deck/balcony. I've been trying to see what type and size pump I am going to need, and a good idea of how to plumb the water lines to where I need them be. Your setup is very similar to what I am trying to create, but my water supply tank will be about four feet below two of the planters, and about two feet below a few large pots. My problem is I do not have a rain barrel or city water to work with. I have looked into a plastic water tank (20-40 gallon capacity) and a small hydroponic submersible pump... but regulating the pressure was a problem. Many small pumps have GPM and head height specifications... but not PSI. Your pressure regulator might be the solution to my problem. Thanks for showing off your system.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, those pressure regulators are readily available at Home Depot or other big box stores. Only about $5. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
jazzopedia worded it beautifully....Excellent work!!! - I will configure my system based on yours but change to an 12V 3GPM on demand pump.
Glad you found some inspiration from .y setup. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Great video I'm gonna try this , you may consider a food grade 275 gallon poly tote long with your rain barrel I just got one locally from Craigslist reasonably priced
how do you prevent siphoing effect when pump is off?
Hello,, thanks for the suggestions. I am setting up a rain barrel system. I think this pump and a regulator will be perfect. But, I am trying to figure out a remote/solar source for the pump. Also, wondering if a timer placed after the pump and a timer for the pump itself would make sense to turn drip system on a daily schedule?
I'm not sure I understand the reason for a timer after the pump.
@@PeaceLoveGarden i want everything on a timer so i dont even have to worry about watering my flowers and plants.
This is a brilliant system. Exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks for posting. If I wanted to build this for my garden from a 10 barrel water catchment system, could I use an inline booster pump rather than the pump/solenoid system you used.
The reason I used the solenoid valve was because the solenoid valve does a solid shut off of the line. Without it water will slowly flow thru the pump just from gravity since the water level in the barrel is above the output line. It will even occur with a pump inside the barrel with tubing that goes out the top of the barrel and then back down towards the ground due to a siphon effect. I don't know what a booster pump is but I don't know of a pump that shuts off solid when powered off. Hope this helps.
Thanks for your reply, I will do more research.
How do you keep gutter debris out of your system? By the way, thanks for posting this. Your system is elegant in its simplicity!
In the top, for the downspout, I used a basket with some aquarium filter media to catch the large stuff. Then for sediment, I have the outlet pipe about 6" up from the bottom of the barrel. Sediment accumulates but never reached the level of the pipe. At the end of the season I clean out the barrel. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Peace Love Garden Thanks.
Wow! Brilliant!
Awesome setup. Do you experience pressure loss at the end of the line, or do the drippers limit the flow enough for water to get to the end?
I haven't had any problem with pressure loss. Since my drippers are adjustable I was able to balance it out to get pressure all the way to the end. If you want to use fixed gph drippers then another option would be to make a complete loop with the main line with the water barrel tee'd into the loop, the fixed drippers will all need to have the same length of the 1/4” tubing and then all will have the same pressure. This is the method I use for my hydroponics. I'll be posting a video showing this type of system soon. Hope this helped. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@PeaceLoveGarden thanks for your explanation, it was very helpful. I'm looking forward to see your hydroponics setup!
I'm looking for the barb adapters, ebay link not functioning, looks like the item is gone.
Here you go, I'll update the description... thanks for the heads up! www.ebay.com/itm/50pcs4-7mm-Splitter-Adapter-Connector-Barb-And-Garden-Irrigation-Hoses-6mm-S5-/402723636337?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
do you have the specs for your pump, solenoid valve, AC/DC converter and timer??
The exact parts I used are in the video description, all purchased at Amazon or eBay
@@PeaceLoveGarden Thanks! :)