1. How do you make the irrigation system winter-proof? Can the hoses freeze with the water in winter?
We recommend emptying the hose before winter.
To do this, you either open the end of the hose at a low point, press compressed air into it, or something similar.
2. How long does watering always have to take place?
As a basic rule, we recommend watering twice a day for 10 minutes each, in the morning and in the evening. Of course, it is also important to observe the soil conditions, temperatures and precipitation on site and adapt accordingly.
3. What diameter does the connection to a water source require?
The drip irrigation hose has an outside diameter of approx. 16 mm.
The connection works with standard parts from specialist retailers or hardware stores.
4. What should be the maximum distance between the cables for different soils/substrates?
The installation distance should be approx. 50 – 60 cm for water-permeable soils (e.g. sand) and approx. 60-70 cm for water-impermeable soils. It can be laid in a serpentine shape (like underfloor heating) or linearly (for large areas such as sports fields).
5. Is there a limit to the drip pipe length? (Flow rate, water pressure, etc.)
Yes, there is a limit. For uniform water distribution, the pipe length should be a maximum of 150 m.
Our 50 or 100 m long drip pipes can be easily connected.
6. Is one irrigation entrance sufficient for an area of 500 square meters or should the area be divided into several “sub-areas”?
The 16 mm pipes have outlets every 33 cm that irrigate at 2.3 l/h. For 500 m² you need about 1000 m of drip pipes, thus about 6900 l/h, or 115 l/min.
It can therefore be assumed that the area will have to be divided into sub-areas. You can measure how much comes out of your line.
However, this value should be halved because there is a counter pressure in the drip pipes.
A basic setting for lawns is approx. 20 -30 min. Watering per day, preferably in 2 or 3 doses in the morning and evening.
7. Can the drip tube be used without any problems with well water (20 micron pre-filter)?
The filtering of the well water should be sufficient, we recommend at least 125 microns. However, it is advantageous if you can open the ends of the drip pipes to flush them before winter and then drain the pipe.
8. Which connection/distribution is required to ensure that the area is evenly irrigated. I read that the pipes must not exceed a certain length.
Simply lay the pressure-compensated pipes in a meandering pattern at root depth (approx. 8-13 cm), with a distance of approx. 60 cm, on the pulled-out Lite-Net and cover with water.
The maximum pipe length is approx. 150 m. Our 100 m long pipes can be extended using a standard plug-in system for 16 mm thick pipes (outer diameter).
The BLUELITE-NET system for 55 m2 offers the largest area if the net is pulled out to a width of approx. 3.5 m, and the one for 28 m2 to 1.75 m.
9. Do you also offer irrigation computers with moisture sensors?
We do not offer computers and sensors, but our pipes can be combined with the usual standard components.
10. How is subsurface irrigation for lawns/flower beds constructed?
You can connect the pipe to the conventional pipe network using standard connections for 16 mm pipes (outer diameter), which can be purchased from specialist retailers or hardware stores.
The pipe releases water relatively evenly in the range of 0.6 – 4.1 bar.
The end of the drip irrigation pipes must be connected to a thick hose, distribution pipe or other water distributor. The other end is simply closed, e.g. by plugging it or bending it and fixing it.
