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From rain barrel to hose: math and kit
I've read some similar questions (i.e. this one) but still I need some help.
I have a water barrel in the garden:
capacity 120 L
50 cm diameter
80 cm height
I want to feed a water hose, placing the ...
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Drip irrigation pressurised by a pump
Does anyone have experience with automated drip irrigation system such as rainbirdr brand that is provided water input from a pump rather than from faucet? I moved to an apartment so I have no option ...
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Treating AC condensate water to make it good for plant watering
Late last summer we tested capturing the condensate that is pumped out of our central AC unit, and found it produced ~14 gallons per day when it's hot/humid out. That would go a decent way towards ...
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What kind of pump do I need for my giant rain barrel?
I have a giant rain barrel that holds 1,000 litres when filled. It was one of those industrial white cube barrels that are used for food. It was decommissioned and sold as a rain barrel. Anyhow, it's ...
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Tips to start a siphon without getting a mouthful of water
I have spent the week setting up my water storage system including a1000L ICB, I am lucky that my allotment is next to one of the large communal water capture and storage areas and with heavy rain ...
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How long can rain water be stored in tanks?
I plan to collect rainfall (this autumn or next spring) from roof into plastic tanks (1 m3 capacity) and use collected water later for watering vegetables.
My question is for how long can rain water ...
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Micro Drip Irrigation Backflow Filter (To Protect Pump)
I've installed micro irrigation, as:
water butt > pump filter > Shurflo 30psi pump > 16mm supply pipe > 4mm pipe > emitters
Have seen others mention dirt can enter the emitters & eventually ...
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What are the absolute most water-thirsty plants?
I have a balcony that gets about 4 hours 1 hour of direct sunlight a day (but several many hours of indirect sunlight bouncing off a building in front) that has an A/C unit where the water condensate ...
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Is rust from a steel rainwater barrel harmful to edible plants?
We are using a used steel drum barrel as a rainwater container. Someone else in our house brought it from work, and we haven't bothered replacing with a plastic one yet.
Supposing that there is no ...
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How best to connect multiple water butts?
I've just come into possession of two 120L water butts to connect up to my shed on my allotment plot, but as it is a pent roof I need to connect the water butts together as there is only one downpipe.
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Which US states restrict rain water harvesting?
Does anyone have an up-to-date list of which US states require a permit or otherwise restrict land owners from harvesting water? I know Washington, Utah, and Colorado were on the list at one point.
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Why does the water in my rain barrel evaporate quickly?
I have some rain barrels in my yard. After a certain amount of tinkering, they collect rain water well. However, I notice that a day or two after the rain, most of the water is gone. I've checked for ...
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Is rain water better than tap water for plants?
Is it better to water your plants with rain water collected in water butts? I mean is that better than water straight from the tap?
And is it just a matter of temperature (presumably plants don't ...
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