How to Set up an Inexpensive Irrigation System

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase a faucet hose timer.

   These items can be bought for as little as USD $15. ,,,,,,, The inexpensive ones give you several options such as half an hour twice a day, or an hour once a day, etc.
   
   The expensive ones allow you to be much more precise in when and how long you are watering., Note:
   If using sprinkler heads, you can use the method described in How to Calibrate Your Sprinklers to make sure your plants are getting the right amount of water. ,
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   Step 2: Put in fresh batteries at the beginning of each growing season.

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   Step 3: Attach the timer to an outdoor spigot.

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   Step 4: Attach your feeder hose to the timer.

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   Step 5: At the end of your feeder hose

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   Step 6: attach a hose manifold or multiple line splitters to accommodate the number of soaker hoses or sprinkler heads you need.

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   Step 7: Test your set up by turning the faucet on

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   Step 8: turning the timer on

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   Step 9: and checking to be sure water is coming out where you need it to.

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    Step 10: Adjust the stop valves as necessary to regulate the flow of water.

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    Step 11: Set the timer.

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    Step 12: Observe the next few days of watering cycles to be certain everything is working as planned.

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    Step 13: knowing you can leave for extended periods of time without worrying about whether your plants will be alive when you return.

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