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The adlustable control dripper drips water into the evaporator during the irrigation event. When the water level reaches the float switch, the irrigation stops automatically. The water level in the evaporator falls as water slowly evaporates. Provided that the water level is below the float switch, the irrigation starts automatically at sunset.
  
 
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Revision as of 02:45, 18 December 2018

Click on the image below to watch the video: DIY Solar Drip Irrigation Kit

control dripper and float switch

control dripper and float switch

The adlustable control dripper drips water into the evaporator during the irrigation event. When the water level reaches the float switch, the irrigation stops automatically. The water level in the evaporator falls as water slowly evaporates. Provided that the water level is below the float switch, the irrigation starts automatically at sunset.


More informnation is available from the Measured Irrigation website:

Measured Irrigation website


References

Dr Bernie Omodei, Measured Irrigation, Adelaide Australia
Email: bomodei@measuredirrigation.com.au
Phone: +618 82440071  Mobile: +61 403935277

Bernard Mulei, Drydev Kenya, Nairobi Kenya
Email: bernard_mulei@wvi.org
Phone:  +254 772 352203

Leo Ziswenga, iDE Mozambique, Maputo Mozambue
Email: lionelsimba@gmail.com

Dr Rob Kelly, World Vision Australia, Melbourne Australia
Email: rob.kelly@worldvision.com.au
Phone: +613 92872724