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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
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:
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
