Drip irrigation "Beetle"

To successfully grow a plant, it is imperative to provide plant crops with the appropriate amount of water. Fluid is required for growth, transport of minerals from the roots to the top, and photosynthetic products to the roots. Therefore, to grow all crops, it is imperative to ensure regular watering of each crop. One of the methods of such irrigation is the automatic drip irrigation system Zhuk, produced by the Cycle company.

Types of drip irrigation systems

Each drip irrigation device must include a set of tubing extending from a water source (well or centralized water supply). The liquid enters the system in small portions, but constantly. Due to the sprinklers, water flows drop by drop to the plant roots. Therefore, the dropper is one of the most important parts of the device. It can be made from tape, hose or pipe. The material can be plastic or polyvinyl chloride. The radius of the tube does not exceed 1 cm.

Drip irrigation "Beetle"

Drip irrigation beetle is made with the following types of droppers:

• Outdoor... This type of device is the simplest. It is possible to manufacture on site independently. There are several additional modifications for external mechanisms. Some manufacturers produce with an automatic cleaning mechanism. This feature greatly increases the lifespan of the drip irrigation system;
• Internal. The device passes inside thin-walled nozzles. A filter is required for such devices. The fluid inside the hoses traverses an intricate labyrinth of coiled tubules to ensure reliability. The service life is greatly increased compared to simple ones.

Systems are classified according to the type of action for starting irrigation:

• Manual mechanism will require performing a certain list of actions to get started. You need to press the starter, and also fill the fluid container yourself;
• Semi-automatic systems can start and end work on their own, but do not have pumps that fill the fluid container. Therefore, you will need to fill the tank yourself. Also, semi-automatic systems can have a programmable menu that allows you to activate at a certain time or at a certain interval;
• Automation - completely autonomous, can work without human intervention. The structure includes programmable menus that allow you to set the watering time, pumps for pumping water into the tank. Switching on and off is automatic, which is good for busy people who cannot visit the site every day.

Types of drip irrigation systems

Description and characteristics of drip irrigation "Beetle"

The beetle drip irrigation system got its name from the location of the droppers. From above, this view resembles the body of a beetle with legs diverging to the side. The main pipe serves as the beginning for many thinner ones, located in pairs. This approach to creating drip irrigation is quite reliable and inexpensive. Anyone can replace a cracked or broken section of the system if necessary. In addition, due to its simplicity, the automatic watering beetle is very easy to mount. Previously, automatic equipment was not installed on the Zhuk. However, over time, the manufacturer added it to the package.

The advantages of watering "Beetle"

The list of the main advantages of drip irrigation from the Zhuk container includes:

• The presence of a filter that cleans the water from rust, algae and dirt. This significantly reduces the likelihood of contamination of the hose and pipes section, which increases the service life;
• The connection is made using a special awl, which is equipped with a limiting device. Therefore, it will not work to spoil the coating;
• The ability to control the volume of liquid in the tank using the supplied level;
• The system gradually doses the amount of liquid flowing to the plant roots;
• Due to the use, the productivity of useful crops is gradually increased;
• The length of the main and peripheral hoses can be increased an unlimited number of times;
• Low cost;
• The presence of a menu for adjusting the frequency and volume of the withdrawn liquid;
• The presence of an adapter for connecting the "Beetle" with any capacity;
• Material - polyethylene. The liquid in them does not bloom due to the high temperature provided by the black color;
• Droppers won't clog up due to their shape;
• A complete set of taps and plugs allows installation in several areas;

The advantages of watering "Beetle"

Instructions for assembling the drip irrigation system "Zhuk"

To collect the watering system, the beetle will need:

1. Open the box, take out the main pipe and straighten it;
2. Collect small components for water supply. You need to take a thin tube, attach it to the dropper and tee;
3. Repeat with the next dropper, but connect to the first tee to which the hose is attached. As a result, you get an assembled unit for supplying water, called legs;
4. Having collected the required number of nodes, proceed to laying the main pipe, which has already managed to straighten. You will need to take the awl that comes with the kit and insert several legs into it with the free edge of the tee.
5. Run a dropper from each leg to the root of the plant. You will need to stick the rod into the ground, directing the sting into the root zone of the crops;
6. After collecting the entire device, you will need to connect it to the supplied filter. Then extend the hose from the filter to the container with water.
7. You need to drill a hole in the barrel with a puncher. The radius should be 11 mm. At a height of 6-7 cm from the bottom.
8. The connecting valve must be inserted into the barrel so that it completely covers the container and water does not flow out;
9. It is necessary to attach a union to the valve;
10. Connect a section of the main pipe to the fitting;
11. Fix the level indicator in the liquid tank;
12. Connect a level hose to the large tee;
13. Attach the transparent level hose to the holder and attach to the tee;
14. Connect to the next bend in the trunk pipe;
15. Combine with an automatic irrigation tap, and then with the next section;
16. Connect to the filter using pipes;
17. Combine with a branched leg system;
18. Cover the last section with a plug, set the machine operating mode using the control panel;

Operating tips

For long-term operation of the device, it is imperative to remove the "Beetle" for the fall. At temperatures below 3 degrees, problems may appear. To avoid problems with reinstallation, it is best to plant the plants in the same order as last year.

The purchaser should measure the approximate dimensions of the site before purchasing to determine the length of the hose. You can buy a water supply system with a total length of 30 or 60 meters via the Internet.

Compliance with the installation of the device according to the instructions and adherence to the rules of operation guarantees stable operation for a long time.