How Much Water Do Soaker Hoses Use Per Hour ~ Tested

Setting up a soaker hose irrigation system for your garden is always more confusing than people let on. For one you can't just attach a soaker to a regular garden hose because you have to get the pressure just right, it can't be too high or too low.
Make sure to see this post on my site for a detailed explanation of how to get the pressure right:
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This post may also be useful in deciding between a drip line or a soaker system. There are advantages to using both: turfmechanic.c...
If you do decide to set up a soaker system then see this article for guidance on how long to run it for and how often: turfmechanic.c...
It's worth spending a few bucks on good equipment. You can probably get away with using any soaker hose your local store sells but I don't usually see wide options in my local stores. 3/8" diameters are commonly sold in my area locally.
If you want to run your system for a shorter amount of time then you'll want a 1/2" diameter hose like this one over on Amazon (aff link): www.amazon.com...
Finally, make sure to get the good 10PSI pressure regulator, not the cheap 25PSI regulators that are so commonly found. This is the one I purchased off Amazon and featured in the video (aff link): www.amazon.com...
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