Set Tropf-Blumat Automatic Watering Systems for 40 Plants (31006)

Details

This kit is designed for those looking to have all the accessories in the same kit. The kit has 4 drip positions. Water is usually supplied through a connection from an elevated tank. A pressure reducer is required (Art. Nr. 36001), in addition to a reliable connection to a water tap.

Deciding how many Tropf-Blumat are necessary

For watering planter boxes, use the rule of thumb: 4 drip locations (Tropf-Blumat) per 150 cm box length (box width- 20 cm), 3 drippers for 80 cm. For wider troughs (such as 100x40 cm), usually 6-7 Tropf-Blumat are enough, depending on the size of the plants – also see bed plantings.

For watering in pots, every plant / every pot should have 1 Tropf-Blumat. According to the pot size, 1 Tropf-Blumat is enough for pots up to ca. 20 cm in diameter, for pots up to 40 cm use 2 Tropf-Blumat, up to 50 cm 3 Tropf-Blumat.

The size of the plant is also an important factor and sometimes the needs of a particular plant species plays a role when deciding on the number of Tropf-Blumat needed. Large Containers such as planting tubs, for example, should often have fewer drippers in order to avoid overwatering.

For bed plantings, 2 plants (the size of typical summer flowers such as geraniums) require 1 Tropf-Blumat (plant spacing ca. 20-22 cm), when planted closer together (about 15 cm), 1 Tropf-Blumat is enough for a group of 3 plants.

System

"Tropf-Blumat" (Tropf = Drip) works using pressure as its basis, it requires a minimum pressure for the correct functioning of the watering head and to avoid cloggage.

The Tropf-Blumat is the heart piece of the entire system and acts as a moisture sensor and dripper at the same time. Every dripper location is therefore sensor controlled according to the tensiometer principle. Also included in the system are fittings to connect the tubing.

Maintenance

The water being used must be clean (there is no filter in the system), it can contain completely water soluable fertilizer. It is recommended to treat water that is extremely hard (over ca. 30°dH) by softening or to use rainwater, if possible. Light lime deposits in the tubing can be removed by rubbing.

The water inside the sensor should be occasionally checked. However, in general, the water will not need to be topped off during the watering period. Under certain conditions, winter operation is also possible.

Specifications of Set Tropf-Blumat Automatic Watering Systems for 40 Plants (31006)

Brand: Blumat
Model: Tropf-Blumat (31006)
40x ceramic sensors with their respective distributors for attaching to a 8 mm tube
Set of 10 metres Tropf-Blumat.
15 metres of 8 mm tube