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=== Parts List === Since we have no more water pressure than gravity gives us, it only needs to be watertight. Here's a list of the parts we used, but we've begun to create 3D printed alternatives to reduce cost. * 1 X 4000 liter underground tank (could be any size) * 1 X pump (can be human/wind/solar or anything else powered) * 1 X 100 liter above ground tank (again size unimportant) * Hose - Enough to get the water out of the big tank and into the small one * [http://www.gardena.com/ca/en/water-management/micro-drip-irrigation-system/l-joint-13-mm-1-2 4 X 90° 1/2" tubing connector] * [http://www.gardena.com/ca/en/water-management/micro-drip-irrigation-system/t-joint-13-mm-1-2 3 X 90° 1/2" T tubing connector] * [http://www.gardena.com/ca/en/water-management/micro-drip-irrigation-system/t-joint-13-mm-1-2-46-mm-3-16 30 X 1/2" > 1/4" reducer T's] * [http://www.gardena.com/ca/en/water-management/micro-drip-irrigation-system/adjustable-endline-drip-head 30 X Drippers] * [http://www.gardena.com/ca/en/water-management/micro-drip-irrigation-system/connecting-pipe-13-mm-1-2 1/2" tubing - enough to reach all plants] * [http://www.gardena.com/ca/en/water-management/micro-drip-irrigation-system/supply-pipe-46-mm-3-16 1/4" tubing - enough to reach all plants] * 1 X Sand and Gravel filter made from: (links to follow later) ** 1 X 30 liter tank with screw on top ** Gravel ** Small stones ** Sand * About a million connectors of all makes and models
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