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How to set up water barrell, gravity drip systems?

moonrise
17 years ago

Hi,

I want to set up a couple of water barrel, gravity fed drip irrigation systems for a large food and herb garden. We have a gentle slope with raised beds (about 120X100 feet total). The raised beds aren't all in the same place thus the need to set up at least four of these systems. The barrels will look something like the ones in this article http://www.emmitsburg.net/gardens/articles/adams/audrey/water_barrel.htm

We have no power on this site, thus the need to set it up via gravity. As far as controlling flow I'm hoping to find the proper valve that can be set accordingly so it drips slowly around the clock (and can be turned off in case of rain).

I know very little about drip irrigation, what kinds are available, materials and such. So far it seems drip tape is a good way to go however. I don't know if I'll need a regulator valve since this will be gravity-fed (will I have enough or too much pressure?) Any suggestions, advice and/or sources of good information for a beginner? Low cost but good value is desired.

I've been reading various sites on line, including this one: http://dripworksusa.com/index.html, also visiting a local garden/farm supply that specializes in organic and sustainable gardening/farming for ideas. The local supply has rows of materials but not many employees who know what it does and how to put it together. I'm on a tight budget so any $ needs to be spent wisely.

Thanks very much!

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