Q: Can this work with a rain barrel instead of a hose faucet?
Yes, this gravity irrigation system is designed for non-pressurized sources such as rain barrels rather than a pressurized faucet line.
XC609 - Gravity Feed Watering Kit
Many customers have asked us for a watering kit that will work with a non-pressurized source such as a rain barrel. This kit will do just that. For best operation there should be 3' or more of drop between the faucet and the drippers. (It will start to work with only 1' of drop, but not optimally.)
Includes 20 drip spikes with a leak rate of 1 gph, 50' of 1/2" inside diameter (I.D.) header hose, 50' of 1/4" I.D. feeder tube, a yellow hole punch, and connectors (1 compression end, 20 of the 1/4" straight connectors and a hose/faucet connector) to make a system to water up to 20 plants.
Excellent for use with tomatoes or other large vegetable plants. Easily extended by adding more tubing, drippers and connectors.
Made in USA.
Yes, this gravity irrigation system is designed for non-pressurized sources such as rain barrels rather than a pressurized faucet line.
For best results, aim for 3 feet or more of drop between the source and the drippers; it will run with as little as 1 foot, but not as efficiently.
It's built to water up to 20 individual plants, such as tomatoes or other large vegetables, at once.
Yes, adding more tubing, drip spikes and connectors extends this gravity fed irrigation kit to cover more plants.
It comes with a hole punch, one compression end, 20 straight connectors and a hose/faucet connector, plus 50 feet each of header hose and feeder tube.
| Dimensions | 50' × 1/2" I.D. header hose; 50' × 1/4" I.D. feeder tube |
| Compatibility | Fits non-pressurized sources such as rain barrels via hose/faucet connector; adjustable for up to 20 plants. |
| Includes | 20 drip spikes; header hose; feeder tube; hole punch; compression end; 20 straight connectors; hose/faucet connector |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Gravity Feed Watering Kit
Many customers have asked us for a watering kit that will work with a non-pressurized source such as a rain barrel. This kit will do just that. For best operation there should be 3' or more of drop between the faucet and the drippers. (It will start to work with only 1' of drop, but not optimally.)
Includes 20 drip spikes with a leak rate of 1 gph, 50' of 1/2" inside diameter (I.D.) header hose, 50' of 1/4" I.D. feeder tube, a yellow hole punch, and connectors (1 compression end, 20 of the 1/4" straight connectors and a hose/faucet connector) to make a system to water up to 20 plants.
Excellent for use with tomatoes or other large vegetable plants. Easily extended by adding more tubing, drippers and connectors.
Made in USA.
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