OpenSprinkler has upgraded its hardware, the irrigation controller is now available in version 3.4. In this article, I describe the new features compared to the previous hardware version 3.3. OpenSprinkler not only receives regular software [...]
OpenSprinkler is a web-based, open-source irrigation controller. Both the software code and the hardware schematics are freely available to everyone and can be used for personal projects and further development. This article explains the [...]
Several years ago, I reviewed the predecessor to the LinkTap G2S, the LinkTap G2, on my blog, and it performed quite well in my test. Now it was high time to take a closer [...]
An irrigation system allows you to not only water your plants but also fertilize them conveniently and efficiently. Below, I will present various technical options in this area. All the methods described use liquid fertilizer, [...]
Among the sprinklers available on the market, the Rain Bird Maxi Paw has a unique selling point: it's the only pop-up impact sprinkler I know of. Impact sprinklers have largely disappeared from private gardens in [...]
A handful of different sprinkler types are available on the market, each with different uses, strengths, and weaknesses. Below is an overview and brief explanation of how each type of sprinkler works and what it [...]
A Venturi injector is a relatively simple and cost-effective way to use an irrigation system for fertilization. Venturi injectors have been used in agriculture for many decades, but are also well-suited for use in your [...]
If you use solenoid valves in your garden to switch between different irrigation zones during an irrigation cycle, the question inevitably arises as to how to safely and effectively house the valves. A suitable and [...]
In this article, I'll show you how to adjust the sector to be watered and the throw distance for Gardena sprinklers from the T-series, SD-series, MD-series, and OS-140 rectangular sprinkler. These series currently include the [...]
A few years ago, I tested no-name irrigation computers from China for the first time. The results were very disappointing due to the poor manufacturing quality: The products were often defective upon delivery or [...]