Has anyone actually used this soaker hose with a rain barrel? I am having trouble finding a soaker hose that works well with my rain barrels.
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Try DripWorks in Willits, CA they have low pressure systems which you can buy by the foot. They are also very willing to give advice. (Sorry but Amazon will not allow me to post a link for you but if you type the name as given and add dot com you will get there) The Miracle Grow soaker probably will not work since it needs at least 25 psi to establish flow.
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I live in Ohio - I have only used it in my rain barrels. I do have to say, that I have had water in my rain barrels up to 4 weeks (because of no rain) and this product has done a good job!
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Yes, it is safe for plants. the rain barrel is great except that water does notflow out when it is 2/3 empty. I guess it needs to be pumped out. Not sure if all rain barrels have the same problem as this is my first one. I hope this helps.
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It did not work with my Rain Barrel. Your millage may vary. Note, it sounded like a solenoid as opposed to a motor when it "opened".
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You could, but there probably wouldn't be enough pressure to let the hose work properly. However filling a rain barrel and attaching a soaker to the bottom of the rain barrel should provide enough pressure.
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I have this and love it! Haven't used it with a soaker hose, but think it would be fine. I do use it with a spray nozzle, no problems.
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Is the container full of mud or something-not allowing the drain hose to flow? The rain barrel works best if installed on platform at least 2 feet off the ground & even then you would only have trickle going through a twenty foot water hose without "pressure or gravity." I fill watering can or bucket and carry to plants or pots with rain water.
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It just overflows in a downpour, no way around Mother Nature. Where I have mine located there is not room for an additional barrel. But no matter it works great
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Hello My rainreserve unit is installed about 3 feet above my rain barrels. I am using closed barrels also, and have the hoses going to the top of the barrels. I have 2 barrels set up with 1 hose going to each barrel. I hope this helps. I could not view your (animation), or higher (live action YouTube video)
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I have not yet bought this product, but from what I have learned about using soaker hoses, you're going to want to cover the hose with dirt or mulch. This will protect both the hose AND the soil. The heat will likely speed up water evaporation, so covering it will keep the water in the ground. And covering the soil will help keep it from becoming too parched between waterings. As for the hardiness of the hose itself in the heat of summer, I think that the porosity of the hose helps it survive heat. I can't really speak to that, though, since I'm in Virginia and it doesn't get quite THAT hot here. :) I have not yet bought this product, but from what I have learned about using soaker hoses, you're going to want to cover the hose with dirt or mulch. This will protect both the hose AND the soil. The heat will likely speed up water evaporation, so covering it will keep the water in the ground. And covering the soil will help keep it from becoming too parched between waterings. As for the hardiness of the hose itself in the heat of summer, I think that the porosity of the hose helps it survive heat. I can't really speak to that, though, since I'm in Virginia and it doesn't get... » Read More I have not yet bought this product, but from what I have learned about using soaker hoses, you're going to want to cover the hose with dirt or mulch. This will protect both the hose AND the soil. The heat will likely speed up water evaporation, so covering it will keep the water in the ground. And covering the soil will help keep it from becoming too parched between waterings. As for the hardiness of the hose itself in the heat of summer, I think that the porosity of the hose helps it survive heat. I can't really speak to that, though, since I'm in Virginia and it doesn't get quite THAT hot here. :) « Show Less
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I never have. But probably not a bad idea. Make sure to put your rain barrel up on something so you get good flow :)
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yes, but don't place it more than a few (2 or 3 in) above the rain barrel. make sure to put an overflow outlet in the final rain barrel or if connecting them in series.(0-0-0- the 0 = barrels and the - = connectors or outlet/overflow)
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Each end of the hose that goes from the divertor to the rain barrel must be at the same elevation. That is what causes the water to stop flowing to the barrel when it gets full. If the divertor end were higher than the top of the barrel, the barrel woud overflow.
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Not sure. Our soaker hose was hooked up on the bottom drain of the rain barrel. Our pump went on another barrel with a little hand held water hose & it worked great for that. Hope this helps.
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I could not tell you Tory, but it is very strong whatever it is. It is important to perch the barrel on something however, to draw water out of the spigot when you DO want to use it. I know most have their's situated under a rain gutter, but mine is merely out in the open by my garden for ready use (not like you can haul this thing around place to place) Unfortunately? A number of them come with small bottom leaks. Of course I didn't know this until received and wasn't about to ship back, so I merely use some electrician's tape on an area on the bottom, which will hold for now. Still, it's a good way of conserving water for me for my garden, here in the very dry northern California area. Best of luck...Peggie
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What I would do is take the drain plug to the hardware store and ask them. I have had trouble with leakage on some of my rain barrels at the spigot sight. I will never put in another spigot again, because of the leakage. I dip into the top or use a water pump.
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This is my second rain barrel. The first one had problems with mosquitos. This planter/barrel is MUCH better. The plants drain into the barrel so they stay moist, but not soggy. I can't see if mosquitos are getting inside via the overflow hole, but I have not seen any sign of them when I get water for my watering can. I had tons of mosquitos on that side of my house and the number seem to have diminished since installing the barrel. Also the ground there is no longer soggy most of the time.