drip irrigation is a great idea. Be aware of algea buildup inside the barrel. I had to drain mine to prevent that, but painting the outside might help.
The barrel is connected to a garden hose, but will soon be connected to a drip irrigation system with a battery powered timer. The flexible pipe can be disconnected from the barrel and reconnected to each other, bypassing the barrel for cleaning.
drip irrigation is a great idea. Be aware of algea buildup inside the barrel. I had to drain mine to prevent that, but painting the outside might help.
Nice job...
matrixm777 3 years ago
nice work, cheap, easy and self constructed.
good job.
hey, did you check my lenz design at instructabels?
emagnets 3 years ago
The barrel is connected to a garden hose, but will soon be connected to a drip irrigation system with a battery powered timer. The flexible pipe can be disconnected from the barrel and reconnected to each other, bypassing the barrel for cleaning.
What would I add or do different?
1. 3/4" full flow valve from the start
2. Use a 55 gallon barrel
3. Cut the downspout a bit lower
4. Add a filter onto the barrel output
6. Don't procrastinate, just do it, it's easy.
127001er 3 years ago