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Sunday, June 02, 2024
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Irrigation: Outgoing Water
Here is the irrigation system that connected directly to the drip tapes and is used basically right around pollination time until the end of the season. Reason for this time frame is this is when fertilizers will be added and this tank-based system makes this process easier.
First off, this set-up is sitting on a 275-gallon water tank and there is a tarp over the area to help keep it shaded, relatively cool and protected from the direct rain.
The large pump is a 1hp Wayne Water pump (Model #PLS100) which has an intake hose with a foot valve going into the tank.
Above the tank is a BACO-ENG 1” Electrical Ball Valve that is normally closed and when power is added it will open. This had to be added since even though the pump would turn off, slowly over the day water would syphon out and over water the plants.
Both the water pump and valve are connected to a Woods 50015WD Outdoor Digital Timer. This has two outlets so the pump and valve are both controlled at the same time.
Wayne Water Pump Manual : https://www.waynepumps.com/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2018/10/PLS100_650001-001-B_Web.pdf
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