With an irrigation system, you water your outdoor or indoor plants thoroughly and, above all, fully automatically. In our article you can find out how this works in detail, what types there are and what you should pay attention to when buying.
Automatic irrigation systems are practical and effective
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Royal Gardineer self-sufficient watering: automatic holiday watering system BWC-10 for 10 indoor plants (self-sufficient watering system)
26.99 EUR To the product| kind | For potted plants |
|---|---|
| range of functions | very large |
| For how many plants? | 10 |
| hose length | 10 m |
| ease of use | very high |
| Which batteries? | 4xAA |
Most of the reviewers on Amazon are absolutely satisfied with the Royal Gardineer watering system. They praise the good functionality despite the low price. Many customers describe this with the words "works perfectly" or "meets all expectations". Many a customer criticizes that the holes for the hose connection are sometimes a bit imprecise. In this case, however, you can easily get by with Teflon tape.
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blumfeldt Aquanova - irrigation system, irrigation system, irrigation set, automatic irrigation, self-priming water pump, up to 10 potted plants, vinyl hose, LCD display, green
29.99 EUR To the product| kind | For potted plants |
|---|---|
| range of functions | very large |
| For how many plants? | 10 |
| hose length | 10 m |
| ease of use | very high |
| Which batteries? | 4xAA |
Like the Royal Gardineer model, the blumfeldt watering system is also very popular with the majority of Amazon reviewers. She seems to be a "great helper", also in the long run, as numerous customers report. In addition, the irrigation system (€32.95) is easy to use and extremely practical for both holidays and everyday life. The price-performance ratio is described as top.
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Ultranatura watering system, automatic and easy to use via LCD display / automatic watering for up to 10 indoor plants with water pump, ideal as a holiday watering system
29.99 EUR To the product| kind | For potted plants |
|---|---|
| range of functions | very large |
| For how many plants | 10 |
| hose length | 10 m |
| ease of use | very high |
| Which batteries | 4xAA |
As far as the general properties are concerned, this irrigation system from Ultranatura more or less corresponds to the other two products in our comparison. The reviews also read similarly. It is said to be a "great irrigation system" that works "simply ingeniously and ingeniously simply". In this sense there is no real order and you make a good and economical choice with each of the three recommended irrigation systems.
Purchase Criteria
kind
Basically, it is important to distinguish between irrigation systems for the garden and variants for potted plants in the house (including balcony and terrace) or greenhouse. A classic outdoor model usually functions as a comprehensive irrigation system with connecting and dripping pipes, some of which have to be laid underground - a thing for professionals. In contrast, an indoor solution usually consists of only a small watering computer, a long thin divisible hose, a suction pump and several pins for the potted plants.
Functions of the watering computer
Depending on how precisely you want to set the watering duration and time or what your plants' requirements are in this regard, the water computer should meet your requirements. Also pay attention to the watering intervals. If you would like to start the "automatic watering can" twice a day, you must check whether the computer of your intended irrigation system is suitable for this. It often allows only one watering per day. Conversely, some designs even allow continuous watering.
Number of potted plants that can be supplied
A single watering computer for the garden normally only has one or two outlets, so that you can, for example, connect a lawn sprinkler (€27.99) for the lawn and - with two outlets - connect an additional hose, for example for a garden bed with special needs in terms of water volume. In order to water a large garden precisely, you need a professional system with sufficient connections from a specialist. There are some watering systems with ten outlets for watering your potted plants.
hose length
The hoses must be long enough to reach the plants that are to be watered - this applies to the garden as well as to indoor areas or balconies and terraces. With the watering systems for potted plants, you usually have a ten-meter-long hose that you can cut individually so that you end up with many individual hoses, the lengths of which ensure the connection of the watering computer and the water source with the respective plant.
user friendliness
It is also important that the entire irrigation system can be operated as easily as possible. It shouldn't be a science to get the irrigation system up and running. It is best to read some reviews from other customers to get an impression of how user-friendly the respective product is designed. Do the individual parts fit together well? Comprehensive and easy-to-understand instructions can also be beneficial. The manufacturer may even offer an explanation video.
batteries
When comparing different designs, also take a look at how many and which batteries are required for the application of the potted plant watering system. Usually you need four AA batteries. As a rule, these are not included in the scope of delivery, but must be ordered separately.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What is an irrigation system?
An irrigation system is an automatic irrigation system with which, depending on the model, you can water your garden or your indoor potted plants without a watering can and without your own effort. Such a system can supply several areas or plants with the elementary water at the same time. All you have to do is program the associated watering computer accordingly.
What types of irrigation systems are there?
In the simplest version, a watering system for the garden is just the combination of an automatic watering device, a lawn sprinkler and a garden hose and, of course, the tap. Watering systems for indoor potted plants are available as a complete set - consisting of a mini watering computer, a long thin divisible hose, a suction pump and several pens that supply the water.
How does an irrigation system work?
Whether for garden irrigation or for the fully automatic indoor watering of your green beauties, the principle of an irrigation system is always the same: you connect the water computer to a water source (tap, rain barrel, cistern…) and program the desired watering time and duration. As soon as the machine opens the valve, the water flows through a hose to the "output" source (lawn sprinkler, pen), which ultimately waters the lawn or plants.
Which brands offer good irrigation systems?
If you want a professional watering system for your garden because a modern watering computer plus lawn sprinkler and hose is not enough, the companies Pipelife and RAINTIME are potential contacts. The sets from Royal Gardineer and blumfeldt, for example, are recommended for a simple system that serves to care for your potted plants.
Where is the best place to buy an irrigation system?
If you want to have a professional irrigation system installed, it is best to contact a company that offers the elements and installation. If you only want a practical watering system for your indoor plants, which also include balcony and terrace plants, you may find what you are looking for in the garden center or hardware store, but in any case at Amazon.
How much does an irrigation system cost?
A comprehensive, all-encompassing irrigation system for the garden can cost many hundreds of euros. You quickly exceed the 1000 euro limit. A watering computer with a lawn sprinkler is a more discreet alternative - a combination that you can have for around 100 euros. Small watering systems for potted plants are available from around 25 euros.
equipment
rain barrel
If you would like to install an efficient irrigation system for your garden (or have it installed), a water butt forms a favorable basis in every respect. You can collect rainwater in it, which reduces your own water consumption. The coupled irrigation computer initiates irrigation at the specified time - the water is drawn out of the tank.
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Ward water butt, extra slim shape, with tap and lockable lid, 100 l
54.10 EUR To the productwater bucket
If you want to buy an indoor watering system, you need a bucket that the system can draw water from. If you want the irrigation system for everyday use (not just for vacation), the bucket should also look good. For example, how about an elegant enamel water bucket with a wooden handle?
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