Watering System Guide

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ABC Guide to Automatic Watering

The codenumbersshown herewill help youto identifythe productson pages04-13 of thisbooklet andto choose theproducts youneed fromthe Hozelockrange.

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To calculate the capacity of your systemFit the pressure regulator (2760) to the tap. With the tap fully on, fill a bucketand count the number of seconds it takes to fill. Multiply the number of litresyour bucket holds by 3600, and divide by the number of seconds it took to fill.This will give the maximum flow rate per hour.

Each outlet has a flow rate. For example: Microjets use 55 litres/hour, therefore witha maximum flow rate of 2160 l/h, the maximum number useable is 39 (2160 55).

Now fill in your own calculation: (litres) x 3600 (seconds) = l/h

Example: A 9 litre bucket filled in 15 seconds: (litres) 9 x 3600 15 (seconds) = 2160 l/h

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Find out everything you need to know about creating an

automatic watering system that will look after your plants

while you are away.

Simple diagrams

Easy tips and projects

Complete guide on how to water

Colour coded sections

Kits and projects

Help is at hand

Our expert advisors will helpyou with any aspect of

automatic watering, including productsand installation advice and where to buy.

Telephone: 0121 313 1122

Email: [email protected]

Hozelock Ltd

Midpoint Park, Birmingham B76 1AB

Telephone: 0121 313 1122

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Code Description Pack QuantityAmount Reqd

2760 Pressure Reducer 1

2705 Aqua Control 1 1

2700 Aqua Control 1+ 1

2701 Aqua Control Pro 1

2175 Threaded Tap Connector 1

2150 4 way Tap Connector 1

2050 Hose End Connector 1

13mm

2763 Supply Tube * 10m

2764 Supply Tube 25m2765 Flow Control Valve 1

2766 Elbow Connector 2

2767 T Piece 2

2768 Straight Connector 2

2769 End Plug 3

2779 Blanking Plug 10

2770 Stake 5

2771 Wall Clip 10

2799 Hole Punch 1

4mm

2772 Micro Tube 10m

2776 Flow Control Valve 2

2777 T Piece 10

2778 Tube Adaptor 10

2781 Micro Tube Stake 10

2782 Wall Clip 10

Code Description Pack QtyAmount Reqd

DRIPPERS

2783 4 lph End of Line Dripper 10

2784 4 lph In Line PressureCompensating Dripper 5

2785 4 lph End of Line PressureCompensating Dripper 5

MINI SPRINKLERS

2786 In Line AdjustableMini Sprinkler 5

2787 End Line AdjustableMini Sprinkler 10

2788 Stake Adjustable Endof Line Mini Sprinkler 5

MICRO JETS

2790 90 Micro Jet 6

2791 180 Micro Jet 6

2792 360 Micro Jet 6

2796 Strip Micro Jet 6

2797 Mister Micro Jet 6

2798 360 deg Mini Sprinkler 2

2789 High Spike 3

2822 Greenhouse Watering Kit 1

2823 Aquapod Kit 1

2754 Mini Autokit 1

2755 Maxi AutoKit 1

2756 Deluxe Autokit 1

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What is Automatic Watering?

Overview of what Automatic Watering is

guide to Automatic WateringExplanation of how Automatic Watering works

TAPFocus on how the system is connected to the tap,and controlled by water computers

PIPELINEFocus on the water distribution system, showing how thewater is carried from the tap to the drippers

DRIPPERSFocus on the delivery part of the system showing thewatering options available

KitsThe easy way to get into automatic watering,everything you need is in one box

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THE SYSTEM Simple network of pipes

Quick and easy to install

Easy to extend

Automatic watering is a simple network of pipes that carry the water aroundthe garden, and outlets that deliver it to the plants. Most systems can be

installed in a few hours and all can be extended as your garden grows.

The Hozelock automatic waterpossible to understand, buy an

The system is split into three se

- TAP (red packaging)Connects the system to yo

- PIPELINE (amber packagTakes water all around yo

- DRIPPER (green packaginUse to water your plants

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TAPA PIPELINEB DC

WaterComputer

Battery powered,attaches to theoutside tap


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B2766 B2781

B2778B

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Connects the automaticwatering system to yourtap

Super flexible, it takeswater all around yourgarden

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Ideal for:

Programmes:

Waters:

2700 Aqua Co

Ideal for:

Programmes:

Waters:

2705 Aqu

Ideal for:

2701 Aqua Co

TAPA Automate - Add a wateAqua Control timers automateand make sure your plants are

Hozelocks programmable, baoutside tap. Programming is e

watering tasks.

Connects system to tap

Always use a pressure regulator

The tap connection is vital. It connects the automatic watering system to themains water supply. There are three different ways to make this connection.

Always use a pressure reducer to control the water pressure to ensure thebest performance.

All installations below can be automated by adding a Hozelock water computer.


RemoteConnection

To make a remoteconnection to theautomatic wateringsystem, make aconnector hose withhose end connectors ateach end of some good

quality garden hose.Screw an adaptor to thepressureregulatorthen click-fittogether.Attach to atap with athreaded tapconnector.

DirectConnection

To make a directconnection to theautomatic wateringsystem, screw thepressure regulatordirectly onto youroutside tap or

electronic water timer.

TotalFlexibility

For the most flexibleconnection, use a 4-way tapconnector (2150) and screwthe pressure regulator ontoone of the four outlets

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Hozelocks 13mm tubing is supple, long lasting and UV resistant.

Use elbows, t-pieces and joiners to make the network.Use wall clips and stakes to secure it in place.

The pipe can be buried up to 5cm in the ground or covered with mulch.

The tables below show the pack quantities available for each product

13mm supply hose system

PIPELINE

B4mm

The 4mm micro tubintube to the plants.

Hozelock thick walled tub

Use with t-pieces and in-l

B2765

Flow Control Valve

X1 B2764

13mm Supply Tube

25m

B2767T Piecex2

B276690 Elbow Connectorx2

B2769

End Plug

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Straight Connector

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B2776Flow Control ValveX2

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4mm Micro Tube

10m

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Stake

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25 metres of highly flexible UV stable supply tube 10m of highly flexible UV stable micro

Shuts off or adjusts flow in micro tub

Shuts off or adjusts flow in supply tube

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DRIPPERSCYou can fit any combination of Drippers, Microjets and Mini Sprinklers, dependingon the plants and where you want to water. Choose the best drippers for yourneeds from the table below.

The length of time your system needs to run for will depend on several factors,eg, the time of year, the weather and the type of plants.

Experiment until you get the best performance from your system.

Save water and help your plaroots and in the shade of lea

This way your plants will takeevaporation will be lower. (T

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These Hozelock kits are the peinclude everything you need t

range of products that can be

The innovative Hozelock Aquapod's are the quickest, easiest, and most flexibleway to water your garden. They use 90% less water compared to hand

watering, guarantee better crops and save your plants from drought.

GreenhouseWatering KitThis kit is perfectfor watering plantsand vegetables in your

AquaPodThis kit isperfect forautomaticallywatering your

Micro irrigation&Automaticwatering kits

Deluxe AutoKitThis kit is perfect forautomatically wateringborders and vegetablegardens while you are onholiday.


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You need paper, a pencil,some coloured pens and

a long tape measure.

Use the paper to sketch thearea where you are going

to build the system. Note thedimensions as you measure.Transfer the measurements tothe squared paper afterwards.

Measure (preferably inmetres and centimetres) andmark on your sketch:

- The fixed elements - house,outside tap etc.

- Distance from outside tapto start of system

- Length of fences, walls,beds where supply tubeand micro tube will run.

- Key planting areas -container groups, thirsty

and precious plants,seedlings etc.

- Any obstacles, e.g. paths ordriveways.

- Height of fence panels,walls etc if hanging basketsare to be watered.

Carefully transfer yourmeasurements to thesquared paper. Dependingon the size of the area, useone of the following scales:

Draw the supply tube,showing angles and jointsfor connectors.

Plan in flow control valveswhere supply tube is likelyto be longer than 50m, oruse two Aqua Control timersand a four-way tapconnector (see page 6).

Using a different colour,show the lines of micro-tubing.

Mark the outlets, usingdifferent coloured pens for

each type (see page 10 fortable of drippers).

Count up the outlets,connections, fixings andlength of tubing andcomplete your shopping list.

1cm square = 0.50 metres (1:50)

1cm square = 1 metre (1:100)

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Follow these simple steps to plan a tailor-made system and fillin the shopping list on page 15. Even if you dont build exactlyto plan, you will have enough information to buy thecomponents you need.

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