Re: watering system recommendations
Posted: August 27th, 2019, 3:51 pm
Nice setupRyceman3 wrote: ↑August 27th, 2019, 2:49 pm My system is probably somewhere between Matthew's above and wrcmad.
I use the same controller brand as wrcmad ... but the Toro DDC4, outdoor unit which is in the box below (it comes supplied in this) and it operates the 2 solenoids you see mounted to the right which water my 2 racks. Like the DDC6 it has a 9V back up battery so black outs are covered. I've had it running for a fair while now and I am finding it to be very reliable - never had an issue with function... probably shouldn't say that out loud (touch wood!).
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Before this I tried cheaper battery powered timer units connected directly to the tap, but was never confident in them being reliable as I had several fail within a month or so of using them. Can't recommend that avenue.
. Much neater then mine that is in a hot house . I should spend some time with conduit , proper mounting etc