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Image:HPIM2729.JPG| Initial coarse filter | Image:HPIM2729.JPG| Initial coarse filter | ||
Image:tank_and_filter.jpg| Above ground tank + | Image:tank_and_filter.jpg| Above ground tank + filter | ||
Image:Gardena adjustable dripper.jpg| The drippers I used | Image:Gardena adjustable dripper.jpg| The drippers I used | ||
Image:1st try middle spring 2013.jpeg| My 1st attempt | Image:1st try middle spring 2013.jpeg| My 1st attempt | ||
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The drippers are adjusted to provide approx 100ml of water per hour when the tank is full and will gradually decrease during the day as the tank empties. I estimate that each plant receives 2l water over a 24 hour period. At this time the tank is refilled, bringing the drip speed back to 100ml per hour. With time, dirt and/or algae collect on the dripper, decreasing output and must be cleaned away. We use an old toothbrush to clean and open the dripper to full open to flush dirt out of the tubing and dripper. | The drippers are adjusted to provide approx 100ml of water per hour when the tank is full and will gradually decrease during the day as the tank empties. I estimate that each plant receives 2l water over a 24 hour period. At this time the tank is refilled, bringing the drip speed back to 100ml per hour. With time, dirt and/or algae collect on the dripper, decreasing output and must be cleaned away. We use an old toothbrush to clean and open the dripper to full open to flush dirt out of the tubing and dripper. | ||
Grass cuttings are spread at the base of each plant as a mulch to reduce evaporation. | Grass cuttings are spread at the base of each plant as a mulch to reduce evaporation. Β | ||
=== Drip adjustment === | === Drip adjustment === |