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One of the best purchases you can make to enhance your irrigation system is sure to be a drip irrigation timer. A timer will not only ensure you never forget to water your plants, but it will also guarantee you water at convenient times (for example, early in the morning, in the summer) even if you are not at home at that moment.
Drip irrigation is much more convenient than other methods of watering your plants. By using a drip irrigation system you will ensure that the water goes directly to the root system of the plants, which prevents evaporation, especially in hot climates. Moreover, since there is little to no evaporation, it is a more efficient way of watering, and the gardener’ only duty will be to remember to turn on the tap and turn it off later. However, many gardeners still forget! The solution? Buy a drip irrigation timer.
There is a wide variety of timers to choose from. There are very complete timers and basic ones The average drip irrigation timer features the possibility of choosing the days of the week when your want to have your plants watered and the time of day to do so. You can select in advance whether you want your garden watered two or three times a week or more, and you can change your selections according to the season (it stands to reason that you will not water as often in winter as in the summer). Another function all timers have is how long you want your plants to be watered, which, again, can be changed according to particular needs. Some timers even have a photo sensor switch, which turns on irrigation as soon as it becomes darker, making a more efficient use of the water available, since no water will be lost to evaporation.
The possibilities are endless. A drip irrigation timer is quite easy to install. You need to install it to the hose near the tap, in line with the water filter, if you have one. That’s all it takes. They run on batteries, and are waterproof. After the initial set up, you should monitor your drip irrigation timer to make sure there have been no errors in its configuration to avoid potential trouble. Imagine waking up to a flooded garden! Check that the system works properly and that there is no water leakage near the timer.
A drip irrigation timer is also very useful when you are going to leave the house for long periods of time. Just select the desired frequency of watering, the quantity of minutes you will want your plants to be watered for, and rest assured that you will return to find a well-watered garden.
If you have a drip irrigation system installed but have never got to adding a timer to it, it would be worth getting one. A drip irrigation timer will become your best ally, ensuring you never forget to turn the tap on or off, and working together with you in order to achieve your goal of a healthy garden.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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