What pipes to choose for organizing garden watering - tips from masters
Modern man no longer relies on the mercy of nature and seeks to protect himself from its unpleasant surprises. Having planted a garden or a vegetable garden, the zealous owner will not count on rain, but will take care of watering. What types of irrigation systems exist, and which pipes for irrigation in the country house and home garden are better to choose, we will try to find out.
How can you water a garden?
With the fact that timely and sufficient watering is the key to a good harvest, no one will argue. As well as the fact that it can be implemented in various ways, depending on the climate, the terrain and, directly, the plants grown. The most common watering methods:
- Surface - water is supplied through open channels (holes, grooves).
- Intrasoil irrigation is carried out using holes in the ground with holes.
- Sprinkling - through a closed pipeline, water enters the site, then is distributed from above onto the plants using various devices.
- Drip irrigation involves the supply of water directly to the zone of development of the root system.
Drip irrigation is one of the most economical, the system allows water to flow directly into the zone of development of the root system
For at least three of the presented methods, it will be rational to mount a stationary water supply system, the so-called distribution pipeline, and use not flexible and short-lived hoses, but pipes for watering the garden from strong and durable materials.
Tips for choosing the right kind of pipe
As can be seen in the figures and photographs, for the installation of an irrigation system in the country, you can use various pipes. The choice depends on:
- from material possibilities;
- from the degree of skill of the home craftsman;
- on the type of irrigation system chosen.
Metal pipes
These pipes are strong, quite durable and affordable, but at the same time they have a number of disadvantages that make them not the best option for irrigation systems: fittings, bends and cranes; pipes are subject to corrosion; their installation is quite laborious, requires special skills, therefore not everyone can do it, it is better to entrust it to a specialist. And even better - to opt for more modern materials, for example, to choose plastic pipes for irrigation, especially since there are a lot of options.
PVC pipes
These pipes are the toughest of polymer pipes, inexpensive and practical. They are not afraid of temperature extremes and are durable. They can be used for installation of an elevated central highway or underground irrigation system.
Connect PVC pipes using special glue and fittings. In this case, no special adaptations are required, as well as any special skills.
An automatic irrigation system based on the sprinkler principle includes: an irrigation system controller, solenoid valves, sprinklers, piping and related devices
Polyethylene pipes
This type of irrigation pipe is characterized by increased elasticity and strength. They will not burst if water freezes in them. For subsoil irrigation, polyethylene pipes with a diameter of 20 to 40 mm are used. Considering that they make a number of holes with a diameter of 2-3 mm or slots 5-10 mm long, up to 2 mm wide, and also that the earth presses on the pipes, the wall thickness should be from 1.5 to 2 mm.
The drip irrigation system device diagram shows that the line is made of PE pipes
Cross-linked polyethylene pipes are more resistant to temperature changes and are not afraid of sunlight. Installation of an irrigation system from them can be carried out by almost any master who masters simple soldering techniques and acquires the appropriate apparatus.
Polypropylene pipes
in many ways similar to the previous version, but more economical. They can brag of a whole bunch of positive characteristics: strong, not subject to corrosion, durable.
They are connected by butt and coupling soldering, the technology of which is quite simple.
Drip irrigation can be mounted independently by purchasing a special pipe, hose and all necessary fittings
Properly selected pipes for drip irrigation will allow you to independently mount one of the most economical irrigation systems, which is becoming increasingly popular among farmers and among ordinary summer residents.
Perhaps the best option for you will be to buy a ready-made automatic irrigation system, which will minimize the "human" factor in such a troublesome business. Many companies provide installation services for such systems.
