Leeaky Hose - eco friendly irrigation system by Premier Plastics
Leeaky Hose is simply the most environmental and resource friendly irrigation system developed this century. It cuts watering needs by 70% & can even be used with recycled & rural water supplies - Environmental Protection Authority Approved!
Made in Australia from 100% recycled rubber & plastic materials. It keeps recyclable materials off the dumps and the environment cleaner.
How It Works
Leeaky Hose takes advantage of the fact that water acts as its own conductor. It is designed so that water 'sweats' through its walls at a controlled rate over long distances at low water flow.
At pressures of 4psi or below the hose will deliver moisture to the surrounding soil through capillary action. As a rough guide, Leeaky Hose releases water below ground at around 2 litres per metre per hour.
Where to Use Your Leeaky Hose
Lawns - may be laid underground as a permanent system.
New Gardens - lay underground to promote root growth and prevent vandalism.
Established Beds - lay on the surface in a pattern appropriate to the needs of the growing plants and cover with mulch. (Larger shrubs may have a run-off to form a ring around the base.)
Vegetable Gardens - lay in trenches spaced according to soil porosity to a depth which the vegetable is expected to root. (Keep surface moist during the early period).
Flexibility of Leeaky Hose - the hose may be installed either above or below ground. Below ground achieves the maximum water saving and soil improvement. As a general guide, Leeaky Hose should be buried at a depth to which root growth is to be encouraged.
Root systems do not seek out the hose. They grow vigorously over the whole wet band of soil thus avoiding clogged piping.
Surface laying requires the pipe to be covered with mulch to reduce evaporation and maintain water savings.
When using recycled household water or dam water, ensure the end of each length is shown to enable flushing of sediment several times per year.
Easy To Install
Leeaky Hose uses standard hose fittings and may be cut to the required length of any watering configuration. The system may be connected to home, rainwater, dam or recycled water tanks and works efficiently from a one metre high head.
Lay Leeaky Hose as level as possible approximately 20 cm from plants. On hilly ground, lay the hose across the slope feeding from a normal hose or poly pipe.
Areas not requiring water can be bypassed by inserting appropriate length standard non-pervious hose with a 13mm joiner.
Before installation Leeaky Hose must be cured for 24 hours by simply laying the hose on the ground and allowing water to 'sweat' through the pores. This also determines the porosity of your soil for optimum spacing of the hose.
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