Can this timer be used for a drip system? I'd like to install a double spigot and use the timer for my vegetable garden.
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Theres no pressure regulator so whatever the input pressure is what comes out and can be a lil violent when the valve opens
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I would think so. I am using mine for a 1.5HP pump to power a water feature. One word of caution- this timer should be mounted high enough to allow your plug from the pump to be plugged into the bottom of the timer.
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Not sure. It partially depends on your hose. If I were doing that, I'd use something like extra long, wire twist ties (the kind you get when buying some types of fresh vegetables) and tie the sprinkler down to the plant stand to keep it in place. That may or may not be possible with your stand...
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No. This device is just an inline solenoid with a timer. You will have to install a small pressure reducing device behind the Raindrip for it to work properly with a drip system.
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I think so! I use mine out front with a long hose to water grass a short hose to water the flowers on a dual connector. Also i use a timer on the long hose! Good luck!
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Yes. The drip rate can be controlled. There is a sensitive switch for that. IT takes a little patience but it is well worth it
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I used it to connect from a battery operated watering timer device to two garden hoses. It works great! The device connected to my hose bib spicket and the splitter to the timing device. You should have no problem. I recommend this diverter. It seems to be made with quality.
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Yes. I have it hooked to my rainwater tank and it just turns on when the drip system goes on and there is demand for water. Okay if it runs dry, too.
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I wouldnt use it for that since you have to mow the lawn, right? Also, the drip stays right by the hose so it wont dispurse much further than the actual hose.
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If your're saying that you are pumping water from a lake to use for irrigation, I don't really know. I water the outdoor plants around my house. I installed two water valves off my main water line and connected SST-600 to control my drip-irrigation system. For each of the six watering options available on the SST it requires a valve; I just use two. The timer controls the opening and closing of water valves and the length of time the valves are open. The SST does a great job and what is most important to me, it is very easy to operate.
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I assume you could use it for that it is made for hydroponic applications but with the right fittings from lowes it would work. There might be cheaper alternatives though for drinking water it is something you should probably look into first
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I used one on a gravity system for my greenhouse for one season. 35 gallon tank with the base about a foot over the valve. I say used, because it failed after one season. Indoors, dry, with the batteries pulled, but the timer stopped working - it will click on and the valve will open, but it shuts down after a couple seconds no matter the duration setting. Tried new batteries with no change.
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Good quetion! The only way I can think to do that takes away some of the advantage of an automated system. That would be to program days and watering times for the valves as desired, leave the system off and then turn on when needed and use the "water all zones one time (or only one zone) button", turning system off again when done. I know that's not an ideal scenario, but I think it's all the system will allow since it's based on weekly rather than monthly programing intervals.
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Yrs you can. Just make sure that you connect the correct sizes to make sure you get the flow you need. I currently have three systems in one with a single timer.
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Amazingly, this is one of the only non-commercial timers on the market that will water for more than 4 hrs each day. This one will do up to 12 hrs. I use this for watering trees, which need a longer duration with soaker hoses.
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I use this timer for a hydroponics grow tank. My current settings are 1/2 an hour on and 1/2 an hour off, 24/7. The time increments will go as small as 15 minutes, so you can program it pretty creatively. It's a well made device that appears pretty robust. The only caution would be the circle of small plastic tabs that control on/off switching. They seem tough enough, but you wouldn't want to break one off. Other than that, it's a very nice timer and well worth the money.
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Babyjoy, this is not the timer you need as this one needs to be set manually (like an egg timer). For your purpose, you need a programmable timer. I've tried many brands and think the Clabers are the best even though they're pricey. Melnor makes some decent ones but I replaced one after about 3:seasons. Digi also makes a good one and is available at The Dripstore if you can't find it here on Amazon. Good luck.