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This continuously running rain barrel irrigation system optimizes rainwater usage but also employs an innovative hose water back up system that keeps the system running when the barrels run dry.
I worked on perfecting this system for 10 years. It is the ultimate rain barrel irrigation system, in my opinion. The system includes:
Part 1: Rainwater Collection:
– 2 barrel system
– Seasonal diverter
– Overflow to downspout
Part 2: Pump System
– On-demand electric pump
– 45 psi
– DC / Solar Option
Part 3: Irrigation and Filtration
– 2 -stage filtration system
– Underground feed to garden
– Micro-drip irrigation system
– Automatic shutoff
Part 4: Backup Refill System
– Automatic hose water backup system
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Tom Cucuzza
Don’t Screw It Up!
Cleveland, Ohio
PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Here is the solenoid I use. I bought mine on eBay (new). https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-4-Brass-Solenoid-Valve-NORMALLY-OPEN-N-O-110V-115V-120V-Volt-AC-VITON-B21V-/122490601096?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Pump (From Northern Tool). https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200249074_200249074
Float Switch (from Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J71MJZ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YYFSGDKE2R69KDM4EBC5
75 Gallon Rain Barrels (from Gardener’s Supply)
https://www.gardeners.com/buy/deluxe-rain-barrel-75-gallon/8609765.html
Sections in this video:
0:00 Introduction
4:10 System Overview Diagram
4:53 Part 1 – Rainwater Collection
7:45 Part 2 – The Pump System
10:01 Do I need a pump?
11:36 The Float Switch
14:00 Part 3 – Filtration and Irrigation
18:50 Part 4 – Backup Refill System
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