Rain, soil moisture and other sensors
Sensors give you the ability to dynamically adjust irrigation to local conditions. On the one hand, this allows irrigation to be perfectly tailored to the requirements of the lawn and plants, and on the [...]
Irrigation computer for valve control
This article is about irrigation computers for controlling solenoid valves. The most important models available on the market are presented and explained what distinguishes them from one another and what criteria to look out [...]
Comparison of the sprinkler timers available on the market
Purchasing a sprinkler timer is not as easy as one would expect: It takes a lot of time to compare the products available on the market, because many sales offers only give part of [...]
Solenoid valves for garden irrigation – which ones are there and how do they differ?
In this blog post you will find an overview of the solenoid valves available on the irrigation market and their performance data. You will also find out which functionalities are important for you as [...]
This is how the Gardena 6-way automatic water distributor works
Despite all the skepticism I have about some products from the German brand Gardena, especially about the sprinklers, I am an all the bigger fan of the Gardena water distributor automatic. How to use this [...]
How a water socket works and how it can be used
The term water socket is a word coined by the irrgiation company Gardena. Other manufacturers sell similar products under the names "water hydrant", "hydrant well", "quick coupling valve" or as a special kind of valve [...]
Overview of the most important sprinklers including performance data
In order to choose the right sprinkler, knowledge of the properties and performance data of the sprinklers available on the market is necessary. This can be found mostly on the manufacturer's websites or sometimes [...]
How swing joints work and how they can be used
Swing joints simplify the connection of sprinklers to the irrigation pipeline. Instead of being connected directly to the pipeline, the sprinkler is connected to the pipeline via an intermediate piece, the swing joint. The [...]
Functionality and installation of a drain valve
Drainage valves are used to protect the irrigation system from frost. The following article explains how this works, what advantages and disadvantages it has and what alternatives there are. Depending on the climate at [...]
Planning the pipeline: This is how the sprinklers are ideally connected to each other (parallel or in a circle)
In order to achieve the most even pressure distribution possible, the sprinklers are ideally not simply connected to the pipeline one after the other, but in systems that ensure the most even pressure distribution possible. [...]