Awesome, and you bet, it works great as a normal programmable timer as well -- In my home garden I'm using a standard timer as well and it gets the job done :)
There isn't really a single best, a lot of it comes down to the application -- for example, if you're irrigating 100 acres of pasture or ground cover, something overhead that covers a lot of ground is probably going to be the best bet. If you're irrigating 100 acres of row crops (corn, garlic, radishes, etc), drip tape or emitter line is likely going to be the optimal choice. I hope this helps!
Does any of this timers work with very low minimal pressure like 0.1 bar (1.5 psi)? I tried to use an electronic one but the minimal pressure was 0.5 bar so it did not work. Thanks!
Timers that work at low pressure are very rare for some reason -- we do have one that can work at very low to no pressure that could work for you at this link: www.dripdepot.com/13919 That filter is the one we recommend for use in gravity irrigation systems where there's often little to no pressure. It's not a flashy one or anything, but offers the standard features (programming, hose inlet/outlet) :)
I have a waist-high hose bib, and I'd like to have my timer closer to the ground to provide some shade from lower-growing plants and discourage theft. Are there parts that can help with that?
Good call on providing some shade, that will definitely help extend the life of any timer. Your best bet will probably be to google "hose bib extender" (unfortunately not something we carry or I'd link you right there). With the caveat that it's best to look for something metal (or something that states it is rated for constant pressure). Hose Faucet Extender also brought up a few relevant results. The reason is, anything before the timer is going to be always under pressure, so you want something durable enough to withstand always being under pressure. What you're doing here is a very good approach though, direct sunlight, even when it doesn't kill a timer, can make it unusable by burning out the LCD display long before it normally would. If none of the hose bib extenders look to be practical enough, you could try custom building shade with some wood or similar :)
That one is: "Hose End Irrigation Timer." It's available with anywhere from 1 to 3 outlets. Here is the link to it just in case: www.dripdepot.com/hose-end-irrigation-timer-outlets-one
You bet -- Claber has a rain sensor that is compatible with quite a few of their hose end timers -- the compatible ones are listed here at the rain sensor item page: www.dripdepot.com/rain-sensor Melnor makes a soil moisture sensor that is compatible with their Hydro-Logic hose timers: www.dripdepot.com/hydrologic-wired-soil-moisture-sensor I suspect we'll be seeing more sensors come out for more timers as efficient watering increasingly becomes popular. There's also the Bhyve smart hose timer -- it doesn't use sensors, but instead uses local weather forecasting to send rain delays to the timer when rain is forecast for the area. It pre-empts the cycles much like a sensor does, but does it through an internet connection.
Great video. Informative. Thanks!
I got the "never connects to WiFi" Bhyve.
I just use it like a regular programmable timer.
Awesome, and you bet, it works great as a normal programmable timer as well -- In my home garden I'm using a standard timer as well and it gets the job done :)
Great presentation. Easy to follow and a very pleasant voice. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words! On a Friday too, what a great way to start moving into the weekend, I appreciate it =D
@@dripdepot Keep up the good work. Steve
Whats the best drip irrigation systems for large farms? More than 100 acres?
There isn't really a single best, a lot of it comes down to the application -- for example, if you're irrigating 100 acres of pasture or ground cover, something overhead that covers a lot of ground is probably going to be the best bet. If you're irrigating 100 acres of row crops (corn, garlic, radishes, etc), drip tape or emitter line is likely going to be the optimal choice.
I hope this helps!
@@dripdepot Yes it does...thanks
Does any of this timers work with very low minimal pressure like 0.1 bar (1.5 psi)? I tried to use an electronic one but the minimal pressure was 0.5 bar so it did not work. Thanks!
Timers that work at low pressure are very rare for some reason -- we do have one that can work at very low to no pressure that could work for you at this link: www.dripdepot.com/13919
That filter is the one we recommend for use in gravity irrigation systems where there's often little to no pressure. It's not a flashy one or anything, but offers the standard features (programming, hose inlet/outlet) :)
I have a waist-high hose bib, and I'd like to have my timer closer to the ground to provide some shade from lower-growing plants and discourage theft. Are there parts that can help with that?
Good call on providing some shade, that will definitely help extend the life of any timer. Your best bet will probably be to google "hose bib extender" (unfortunately not something we carry or I'd link you right there). With the caveat that it's best to look for something metal (or something that states it is rated for constant pressure). Hose Faucet Extender also brought up a few relevant results.
The reason is, anything before the timer is going to be always under pressure, so you want something durable enough to withstand always being under pressure.
What you're doing here is a very good approach though, direct sunlight, even when it doesn't kill a timer, can make it unusable by burning out the LCD display long before it normally would. If none of the hose bib extenders look to be practical enough, you could try custom building shade with some wood or similar :)
Whats the name of that green timer?
That one is: "Hose End Irrigation Timer." It's available with anywhere from 1 to 3 outlets. Here is the link to it just in case: www.dripdepot.com/hose-end-irrigation-timer-outlets-one
Is there the more bigger tool? Sir
Very possibly so! What are you looking for? Happy to see what's out there :)
Do any of them come with/work with rain sensors or moisture monitors?
You bet -- Claber has a rain sensor that is compatible with quite a few of their hose end timers -- the compatible ones are listed here at the rain sensor item page: www.dripdepot.com/rain-sensor
Melnor makes a soil moisture sensor that is compatible with their Hydro-Logic hose timers: www.dripdepot.com/hydrologic-wired-soil-moisture-sensor
I suspect we'll be seeing more sensors come out for more timers as efficient watering increasingly becomes popular.
There's also the Bhyve smart hose timer -- it doesn't use sensors, but instead uses local weather forecasting to send rain delays to the timer when rain is forecast for the area. It pre-empts the cycles much like a sensor does, but does it through an internet connection.
@@dripdepot thanks! I just installed a little system (Amazon/china) and I already know I want a different controller.
@@mattgreven7615 You bet! If any questions come up, don't hesitate to send them this way :)
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