HydroSure 10-Pot Auto Drip Self Watering Rechargeable System
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A self-watering rechargeable indoor watering system for automated irrigation of house plants. Use a Watering Can or a reservoir of your choice that compliments your home interiors. See Full Description
A self-watering rechargeable indoor watering system for automated irrigation of house plants. Use a Watering Can or a reservoir of your choice that compliments your home interiors.
For Top Tips on how to build a Micro Drip Irrigation System tailored to your garden, read our Buyers Guide or Download the Instruction Manual.
Features simple to program built-in solenoid technology that operates without batteries. Charge the internal lithium-ion battery for 7 hours via a USB Port using the included cable and switch the timer off during charges. The red LED at the back of the unit will be constantly on when charging and off when fully charged. When the battery is low, the LED light at the front will flash quickly, indicating that charging is needed.
Versatile and Adaptable Plant Watering System
Water can be drawn via the internal pump from a water butt or reservoir such as a garden watering can or other household containers. Ideal for use on an outdoor terrace, balcony or for watering indoor plants. Attach the controller neatly to a wall/fence or it fix to a water tank or plant pot using the included hanger.
Indoor Plant Watering System
The unique grey and white styling is ideal for disguising pipework in an indoor setting for discreet irrigation that doesn’t distract any attention from the features within your home. For a successful setup, install the timer at a maximum height of 2 metres and place the water source no more than 2 metres away to ensure the pump can deliver water to the drippers. Drippers should be placed lower than the pump or a maximum of 1 metre above pump height.
Effortless Irrigation Operation
Customise run time between 30 seconds to 15 minutes and watering frequency ranging from 1, 3, 6, 12 hours or 1-7 days for an irrigation system tailored to your plant's water consumption requirements. The controller features a timer delay allowing you to program the watering start time in advance or set the dial to the ‘On’ function to water manually as and when required. The manual watering function will automatically stop after 15 minutes if you leave it on by mistake.
Components Included
Water Controller
USB Charging Cable
Bottle Adaptor
Wall Hanger For Controller
4mm Micro Pipe
One Way Valve
10 x Spike Drippers – 1.2 LPH Output
10 x 4mm Tee Connectors
Please Note: The system cannot be used for industrial purposes in contact with food, chemicals or pesticides. Use with clean, freshwater between 1ºC to 60ºC. Keep protected during winter months or in freezing weather conditions. The control units are water-resistant, not water-proof: do not submerge in water. Make sure the USB charging point is kept closed to avoid water entry.
Micro Drip Systems Frequently Asked Questions
Some of my Micro Drippers are not working!
Common Problems
Drippers not emitting: Check the flow rate from the tap using our Water Pressure and Flow Rate Guide. A flow rate of 540 LPH and a Dripper output of 8 LPH means up to 67 emitters can be run in a single zone. (Flow Rate Divided by Emitter Output).
Dry spots: Emitters can become clogged with insects or dirt. Regularly flushing the pipe network, dismantling the drippers and cleaning them under running water prevents blockages.
Structural Damage: Digging in the garden can puncture the supply pipe affecting emitter performance. Locate leaks or water pooling and fix the pipe by cutting out the damaged section using Pipe Cutters and re-connect using a Joiner.
Pressure Loss: Make sure any open end of the pipe is plugged using an End Cap. This maintains water pressure at the correct level for emitters to function.
My Micro Drippers keep clogging and blocking!
Use an Irrigation filter at the start of your system to prevent naturally occurring sediment from clogging dripper outlets.
Drippers that Prevent Blockages
Drippers with a Check Valve prevent calcification of the internal pipe by keeping water in the system after it is switched off.
Self-Flushing Drippers have a turbulent flow patterned labyrinth preventing sediment from settling and flushing out unwanted debris.
How much does Micro Drip irrigation cost?
Components used to build a Micro Drip system are often inexpensive with a small system starting from around £24.
HydroSure Drippers, Pipe and Connectors are a built-to-last and cost-effective solution manufactured from durable UV-stabilised plastic offering resistance to deterioration from direct sunlight and harsh weather conditions.
Can I buy more Micro Drippers to extend my current system?
Yes, simply connect the additional pipe using a Barbed or Nut Lock Joiner. Alternatively, 4mm Joiners and Micro Pipe can be used to tap into the wall of the LDPE Pipeto take drippers up to 10 metres away from the main supply.
How do I hold Irrigation Pipe and Drippers in position?
Properly uncoiling the irrigation pipe helps with installation. Make pipe easier to work with by weighing it down on either end with a brick and allow any bends to settle. The pipe can then be secured into place every metre and at either side of where a dripper is positioned using Pipe Stakes.
Can a Dripper be inserted into garden hose pipe?
No, hose pipe is manufactured from flexible PVC that when punctured to insert a Micro Dripper frays the surface and does not create a watertight seal.
Instead, insert Micro Drippers into the wall of Irrigation Pipe. LDPE Pipe has a rigid wall that a Micro Dripper can lock into. Alternatively, use alongside Micro Pipefor installations up to 10 metres away from the main supply.
Will a Micro Drip System over winter or does it need to be
removed?
HydroSure Micro Drippers are manufactured from high-quality polypropylene and silicone to ensure longer-lasting durability. For this reason, Drippers can remain in position over the winter months.
Top Tip: Avoid the impact of thawing and freezing by removing the End Caps or using a Valve in place of an end piece. Run water through the system for around 2 minutes to flush out any debris.
Micro Irrigation Drippers vs Drip Line
Both Drippers and Drip Line regulate water flow based on the plant’s water consumption requirements. Whilst Drip Line is easier to set up, Micro Drippers enable flexible placement flower beds, planters, hanging baskets and pots rather than being confined to the pre-set spacings of Drip Line.
Drip Irrigation vs Micro Sprinklers and Spray
Sprinklers and sprays irrigate multiple plants from a single emitter whilst Micro Drippers use up to 80% less water and deliver it directly to the plant's roots where it is needed most.
