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Pressure compensated drip pipe to replace soaker hose
As I mentioned in an earlier posting, I am looking to replace
some soaker hose which is beginning to fail. I have now discovered another possible way to do it. I hadn't previously come across Pressure Compensated drip pipes https://www.easy-irrigation.co.uk/leaky-hose-c-240_50 Some of the ones available seem to have mixed reviews https://www.amazon.co.uk/pipe-This-selection-connectors-irrigation-specialists/dp/B00JEKKFDO/ref=sr_1_110? Seems that they may be more durable than a porous hose, and less liable to low flow at the end of a run. Has anybody any experience of them? Chris -- Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK @ChrisJDixon1 Plant amazing Acers. |
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Pressure compensated drip pipe to replace soaker hose
On 25/02/2021 19:46, Chris J Dixon wrote:
As I mentioned in an earlier posting, I am looking to replace some soaker hose which is beginning to fail. I have now discovered another possible way to do it. I hadn't previously come across Pressure Compensated drip pipes https://www.easy-irrigation.co.uk/leaky-hose-c-240_50 Some of the ones available seem to have mixed reviews https://www.amazon.co.uk/pipe-This-selection-connectors-irrigation-specialists/dp/B00JEKKFDO/ref=sr_1_110? Seems that they may be more durable than a porous hose, and less liable to low flow at the end of a run. Has anybody any experience of them? Chris Be wary of the sort that are flat until water pressure inflates them, they work, and work well but you must install carefully as they kink easily and are a lot less easy to join and if they become buried don't work at all. I gave up in the end and went over to ridged leaky hose. -- Charlie Pridham Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
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Pressure compensated drip pipe to replace soaker hose
Charlie Pridham wrote:
On 25/02/2021 19:46, Chris J Dixon wrote: As I mentioned in an earlier posting, I am looking to replace some soaker hose which is beginning to fail. I have now discovered another possible way to do it. I hadn't previously come across Pressure Compensated drip pipes https://www.easy-irrigation.co.uk/leaky-hose-c-240_50 Some of the ones available seem to have mixed reviews https://www.amazon.co.uk/pipe-This-selection-connectors-irrigation-specialists/dp/B00JEKKFDO/ref=sr_1_110? Seems that they may be more durable than a porous hose, and less liable to low flow at the end of a run. Has anybody any experience of them? Be wary of the sort that are flat until water pressure inflates them, they work, and work well but you must install carefully as they kink easily and are a lot less easy to join and if they become buried don't work at all. I gave up in the end and went over to ridged leaky hose. Was there a particular brand that gave you trouble? Some manufacturers even suggest burying them as the preferred option. Which ridged leaky hose are you using? Interestingly Google can't find that phrase anywhere. Chris -- Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK @ChrisJDixon1 Plant amazing Acers. |
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Pressure compensated drip pipe to replace soaker hose
On 01/03/2021 09:19, Chris J Dixon wrote:
Charlie Pridham wrote: On 25/02/2021 19:46, Chris J Dixon wrote: As I mentioned in an earlier posting, I am looking to replace some soaker hose which is beginning to fail. I have now discovered another possible way to do it. I hadn't previously come across Pressure Compensated drip pipes https://www.easy-irrigation.co.uk/leaky-hose-c-240_50 Some of the ones available seem to have mixed reviews https://www.amazon.co.uk/pipe-This-selection-connectors-irrigation-specialists/dp/B00JEKKFDO/ref=sr_1_110? Seems that they may be more durable than a porous hose, and less liable to low flow at the end of a run. Has anybody any experience of them? Be wary of the sort that are flat until water pressure inflates them, they work, and work well but you must install carefully as they kink easily and are a lot less easy to join and if they become buried don't work at all. I gave up in the end and went over to ridged leaky hose. Was there a particular brand that gave you trouble? Some manufacturers even suggest burying them as the preferred option. Which ridged leaky hose are you using? Interestingly Google can't find that phrase anywhere. Chris I have bought several batches from several sources, none branded. Yes you do get punctures (I have a bag of straight connectors for running repairs) To be fair I only use it a few times a year as its normally wet enough down here and my soil retains moisture well -- Charlie Pridham Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
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