ᐅ Optimal Pipe Diameter for Irrigation System

Created on: 23 May 2020 11:14
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Fuchur
Hello everyone,

we have the opportunity to have a separate water line installed directly from the main supply through the basement wall into the garden on short notice. The goal is to enable an irrigation system later on. However, there is no detailed planning for this yet, and the installation of the system itself will take place after we move in. The available garden area is over 1000m² (10,764 ft²). For now, we would only have the line installed into the garden so that splash protection and paving can be added later without obstruction.

The company is now asking us about the preferred pipe diameter and suggests 3/4 inch. Without much expertise, that seems rather small to me. A larger pipe hardly increases the cost, but what would be a sensible diameter? 1 inch?

Best regards
rick201823 May 2020 21:22
An L-shape is easy to plan.
For the area, you can also use larger sprinklers.
However, more than 2-3 sprinklers per zone are not possible due to the water flow.
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Fuchur
23 May 2020 22:05
I have electricity, network, and KNX installed in the garage; from there, I can distribute everything and locate the control system. However, I don’t have water there. Otherwise, I am trying to avoid more drilling through my waterproofed basement, as besides the unpleasant discussions with the general contractor, drilling, sealing, and so on are not exactly cheap.

The only challenge is that the water supply is on the left side of the house, while electricity and the rest are on the right side.

What do you think about using drip irrigation hoses, for example, for hedges or even a vegetable garden?
rick201823 May 2020 22:17
It’s not an obstacle. It doesn’t matter from which side the water or control line enters the valve box.

Drip irrigation is excellent for hedges and flower beds. It can also operate well under strong sunlight. I recommend XFS dripline.
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nordanney
23 May 2020 22:23
Bookstar schrieb:

Sorry, but this calculation is absolutely nonsense.

I would then kindly ask for a correct calculation instead of meaningless comments.