Can this unit be used in drip irrigation systems running off a valve from the main water supply?
498431
I placed it after the pressure limiting valve so it was only running at 20 pounds of pressure. It works exactly as you would expect it too. I don't know how it would handle 60 psi. As long as it doesn't leak under the extra pressure it would be fine, but there are four different places it could leak. If you put it down stream from the pressure limiter then leaks are less likely. Make sure you drain it if it might freeze in winter. I love how easy this is to use, and how easy it makes it to feed just where you want to feed.
498432
Yes. However, a pressure reduction unit (Gardena 1354-U or 1355-U) has to be placed between the main water supply and this unit.
498433
I use it on a low pressure (30psi) system and 1/4 inch lines. Works okay and keeps my orchids blooming and healthier.
1120201
I don't see why not. But you would have to remove it somehow to drain the valve at the bottom.
1789002
This unit is designed to work with a non pressurized source, for instance a tank placed below the level of the faucet. I'm not sure if there are any that would work for pressurized and not pressurized sources in one unit, although if you can I would keep it simple and use this unit for the tank and get a regular faucet for the pressurized source.
63445
Not a 100% sure but do not think would work with static water source. It seems to need good water pressure to work effectively. Have noticed that it works best if I open the source valve all the way
1799960
I am not sure. You probably would have problems because it operates on a water hose..and pressure. We use it on our motorhome between water hook-up and unit..outside.
864945
I don't know. I do have one of outlets tied into my drip system and it works ok.
874843
We built a 4 outlet manifold for ours, each has a ball valve so we can shut lines off or even lower the flow if need be. I'm not sure how your drip system is set up or the size, but either way you should have a valve in place to shut the water off. There is a prime plug that you could attach a pipe and valve to that you could use as a pressure relief. We have those on our larger plant and recycle pumps.
1499978
You would unless the device you're connecting to already has a regulator. It won't work well if two regulators are connected. On my RV, i have it connected to a three way valve before the tank regulator.
1038435
I have one ½ inch (none drip) tube running from the tap around the garden (more than 100 ft) and I have connected few of these drip lines into that. It works fine. But I have not tried connecting ¼ inch to 1/4 inch. But if you have enough water pressure, this should works.
131807
I would think so, mine is connected to a hose, then the faucet. There just needs to be pressure in the line. I wanted to run mine off my rain barrel, doesn't work. There needs to be some water pressure, to get the soaker hose to work.
1441563
It looks like the two questions are from the same user. The units are fully self-contained and only designed to dispense water into open containers. They cannot be connected to any external device to send water to another appliance.
1478442
I see no reason why you could not use it in that configuration. I outfitted all of my outside faucets.
1167626
I am pretty sure you could even if you would need an adapter ... we have ours attached to an outside spigot with a hose ...
1440225
I believe it will depend on your water pressure. I have run two drip lines from the unit. The total distance is 80 feet, 40 in each direction. I have many drip heads on the line, some of them are spray heads. I have no problem.
370145
The outlet valve is a standard garden hose bib. So with the proper adapter the connection is no problem. As to connecting 1/4" drip tubing; the hydraulics will dictate how well it works. The volume and height of your rain container as well the length of the run and type of drip system will tell you lots. Aside from that, you will need to filter the rain water for the drip system.
1347784
If you only use this device to control the zone then yes it could work. However if you are using the sprinkler timer on this zone also then this unit will not work as the main sprinkler timer will control the voltage.
944510
I don't have a pressure regulator where I use these. I have used these to distribute water to a small garden using a drip irrigation system. This allows me to control the watering of everything from my main watering control panel. I love the fact that I can turn some of these outlets off when they are no longer needed.