Unpowered Measured Irrigation Controller
Universal Measured Irrigation Controller
Do-It-Yourself Smart Irrigation Controller
It is recommended that you watch the YouTube video DIY Smart Irrigation Controller
Key features of the DIY Smart Irrigation Controller:
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Completely automatic
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No electricity is needed (no batteries, no solar panels, no computers, and no electronics)
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Adjust the water usage by adjusting the control dripper
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Adjust the irrigation frequency by changing the evaporator
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Use for both gravity feed and pressurised irrigation
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The irrigation frequency and the water usage are directly proportional to the net evaporation rate
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Responds appropriately when there is an unexpected heat wave
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When it rains, water enters the evaporator and delays the start of the next irrigation
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Water usage is independent of the water supply pressure
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Uses much less water without affecting the yield
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It is incredibly simple and low tech and so fewer things go wrong
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Provided you have a continuous water supply, you can leave your irrigation application unattended for weeks on end
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The Smart Irrigation Controller is Do-It-Yourself and so you can minimise the cost by using locally sourced components.
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Use for any size irrigation application
When the magnet assembly is in the low position the valve is open
When the magnet assembly is in the high position the valve is closed
Adjust the water usage (litres per week)
by adjusting the control dripper
A list of components and detailed instructions for assembling and using the DIY Smart Irrigation Controller are in the
Unpowered Measured Irrigation Training Manual for Smallholders.