A self-watering indoor watering system for automated irrigation of house plants. Use a Watering Can or a reservoir of your choice that compliments your home interiors. See Full Description
A self-watering indoor watering system for automated irrigation of house plants. Use a Watering Can or a reservoir of your choice that compliments your home interiors.
For Top Tips on how to build a Micro Drip Irrigation System tailored to your garden, read our Buyers Guide or Download the Instruction Manual.
Easily set up within 15 minutes, the built-in solenoid technology is easily programmed via the digital display and simple to use buttons. The built-in battery indicator flashes frequently when there is sufficient charge and remains permanently on when the batteries require changing ensuring reliable indoor plant watering. Requires 3 x AA batteries (not included).
Versatile and Adaptable Plant Watering System
Water can be drawn via the internal pump from a water butt or reservoir such as a garden watering can or other household containers. Ideal for use on an outdoor terrace, balcony or for watering indoor plants. Attach the controller neatly to a wall/fence or fix it to a water tank or plant pot using the included hanger.
Indoor Plant Watering System
For flexible watering, the timer can be installed at a height of up to 2 metres and drippers can be placed up to 5 metres away from the pump. Drippers can be placed lower than the pump or a maximum of 1 metre above pump height. Ideal for house plants that are spaced out around your home.
Effortless Irrigation Operation
Customise run time between 5 seconds to 99 minutes and watering frequency ranging from 1 to 23 hours or 1-15 days for an irrigation system tailored to your plant's water consumption requirements. The controller features a ‘Test’ feature allowing you to run the system when your plants require as and when watering and to check the system settings are as required.
Components Included
Water Controller
Mesh Filter
Ultra-Quiet Built-in Pump
Metal Bracket for Wall Support
10m x 4mm Micro Pipe
One Way Valve
10 x Spike Drippers – 1.5 LPH Output
10 x 4mm Tee Connectors
Please Note: The system cannot be used for industrial purposes in contact with food, chemicals or pesticides. Use with clean, freshwater between 1ºC to 60ºC. Keep protected during winter months or in freezing weather conditions. The control units are water-resistant, not water-proof: do not submerge in water.
Micro Drip Systems Frequently Asked Questions
Some of my Micro Drippers are not working!
Common Problems
Drippers not emitting: Check the flow rate from the tap using our Water Pressure and Flow Rate Guide. A flow rate of 540 LPH and a Dripper output of 8 LPH means up to 67 emitters can be run in a single zone. (Flow Rate Divided by Emitter Output).
Dry spots: Emitters can become clogged with insects or dirt. Regularly flushing the pipe network, dismantling the drippers and cleaning them under running water prevents blockages.
Structural Damage: Digging in the garden can puncture the supply pipe affecting emitter performance. Locate leaks or water pooling and fix the pipe by cutting out the damaged section using Pipe Cutters and re-connect using a Joiner.
Pressure Loss: Make sure any open end of the pipe is plugged using an End Cap. This maintains water pressure at the correct level for emitters to function.
My Micro Drippers keep clogging and blocking!
Use an Irrigation filter at the start of your system to prevent naturally occurring sediment from clogging dripper outlets.
Drippers that Prevent Blockages
Drippers with a Check Valve prevent calcification of the internal pipe by keeping water in the system after it is switched off.
Self-Flushing Drippers have a turbulent flow patterned labyrinth preventing sediment from settling and flushing out unwanted debris.
How much does Micro Drip irrigation cost?
Components used to build a Micro Drip system are often inexpensive with a small system starting from around £24.
HydroSure Drippers, Pipe and Connectors are a built-to-last and cost-effective solution manufactured from durable UV-stabilised plastic offering resistance to deterioration from direct sunlight and harsh weather conditions.
Can I buy more Micro Drippers to extend my current system?
Yes, simply connect the additional pipe using a Barbed or Nut Lock Joiner. Alternatively, 4mm Joiners and Micro Pipe can be used to tap into the wall of the LDPE Pipeto take drippers up to 10 metres away from the main supply.
How do I hold Irrigation Pipe and Drippers in position?
Properly uncoiling the irrigation pipe helps with installation. Make pipe easier to work with by weighing it down on either end with a brick and allow any bends to settle. The pipe can then be secured into place every metre and at either side of where a dripper is positioned using Pipe Stakes.
Can a Dripper be inserted into garden hose pipe?
No, hose pipe is manufactured from flexible PVC that when punctured to insert a Micro Dripper frays the surface and does not create a watertight seal.
Instead, insert Micro Drippers into the wall of Irrigation Pipe. LDPE Pipe has a rigid wall that a Micro Dripper can lock into. Alternatively, use alongside Micro Pipefor installations up to 10 metres away from the main supply.
Will a Micro Drip System over winter or does it need to be
removed?
HydroSure Micro Drippers are manufactured from high-quality polypropylene and silicone to ensure longer-lasting durability. For this reason, Drippers can remain in position over the winter months.
Top Tip: Avoid the impact of thawing and freezing by removing the End Caps or using a Valve in place of an end piece. Run water through the system for around 2 minutes to flush out any debris.
Micro Irrigation Drippers vs Drip Line
Both Drippers and Drip Line regulate water flow based on the plant’s water consumption requirements. Whilst Drip Line is easier to set up, Micro Drippers enable flexible placement flower beds, planters, hanging baskets and pots rather than being confined to the pre-set spacings of Drip Line.
Drip Irrigation vs Micro Sprinklers and Spray
Sprinklers and sprays irrigate multiple plants from a single emitter whilst Micro Drippers use up to 80% less water and deliver it directly to the plant's roots where it is needed most.
