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Description This kit supplies everything you need except for the water. Just put the 5 gallon bucket near where you want the irrigation, attach the XL Blumat Classic watering stakes, and insert them into the potting mix or soil. The Blumats wick moisture as the plants deplete it, irrigate on the plants schedule instead of an arbitrary timer, and saves precious water. To increase or decrease the moisture content in your containers, just raise or lower the bucket. UN secretary general, António Guterres, says "we've passed the era of global warming" and “the era of global boiling has arrived." According to new scientific studies, less moisture in the soil leads to more severe heat waves while more soil moisture lowers air temperature. We designed this kit as a simple and inexpensive way almost everyone can help. You can let it fill up from rain, from a hose, or normally-wasted water like the water from a sink, shower, or bath that goes down the drain while we wait for it to get hot (just put a watering can or container under the faucet). Download installation instructions here.

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A float valve that stays out of your way and doesn't so easily break or get stuck like the common ones. Instead of the arms like used in toilets, this has a float that goes up and down in a protected cylinder. When the water rises, it automatically turns off the input line. When the water gets used and the float goes down, it turns the water back on.  Use with a gravity rainwater system to fill a reservoir during long times without rain, in gravity backyard systems, in tent grows, and any time you need to fill a reservoir without worrying when to turn the incoming water off — this will do that for you!

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Description We designed this watering kit for backyard gardeners without much time, without a green thumb, and without a lot of extra dollars to spend. Much more simple and easy to install than a typical drip system, it can still provide much more consistent and reliable irrigation. Another unique advantage over normal drip systems is that this one doesn’t require pressure – instead, it siphons. This makes it ideal for rainwater collection systems as well as for watering plants or trees far removed from water lines.   This base kit is adaptable and expandable in many different ways. It includes a bulkhead fitting you can use to attach to almost any water container. You can also order a 5-gallon one from us and also add on a rain collection screen. You can add more of either the small or large Classics, a filter screen, a water level indicator, or more supply line. You could also add a pressure reducer and float valve to make this into an automatically instead of manually filled system.  Almost all drip kits for backyard gardening require timers, water pressure, and pressure reducers. You have to guess how much water the plants need; and, as the season progresses, the plants get bigger and the temperature gets warmer, your guesses mismatch more and more. The plants cycle between drowning and drying out too much. This kit solves those problems. With a much lower learning curve, it automatically waters your plants without needing electricity, a timer, or even water pressure. Less expensive and easier to install, much less can go wrong. The ollas-inspired cones provide more water when the soil dries, less when it has lots of water.

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These passive irrigation emitters deliver water directly to your containers based on soil moisture — no electricity, timers, or pumps required. Designed to be used with 8mm supply tubing and a reservoir, each unit uses soil tension and capillary action to draw water only when it’s needed, helping maintain consistently healthy moisture levels for your plants. As the soil around the ceramic cone dries, it pulls moisture out of the cone. This creates a suction effect that draws water from a connected reservoir through the 8mm tubing, rehydrating the cone and surrounding soil. When the soil is moist, the flow slows or stops entirely. Water Output: ~50–150 ml per 24 hours (varies with reservoir height and soil dryness) Recommended For: Pots up to 10" in diameter For Larger Pots: Use multiple sensors for even coverage Each unit connects inline to your reservoir with our 8mm supply line using the included T-connector and operates independently based on local soil moisture. Reservoirs can be placed at the same level as your containers or elevated to increase flow. The higher the reservoir, the more water is released.

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These passive irrigation emitters deliver water directly to your containers based on soil moisture — no electricity, timers, or pumps required. Designed to be used with 8mm supply tubing and a reservoir, each unit uses soil tension and capillary action to draw water only when it’s needed, helping maintain consistently healthy moisture levels for your plants. As the soil dries out, it pulls moisture from the ceramic cone, which in turn draws water from your reservoir through 8mm tubing. When the soil is moist, the flow naturally slows or stops. Water Output: ~75–200 ml per 24 hours (varies with reservoir height and soil dryness) Recommended For: Pots between 10"–15" in diameter For Larger Pots: Use multiple sensors for even coverage Each unit connects inline to an 8mm supply line using the included T-connector and functions independently in response to local soil conditions. Reservoirs can sit level with your containers or be elevated to increase flow. Raising the reservoir increases water output.

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Product Description:The Blumat Digital Moisture Meter with Cap is a soil moisture tensiometer that displays readings in millibar (mbar), letting you instantly see how much effort plant roots need to access water. Just tap the button for a real-time reading—no calibration or setup required. Low numbers (0–50 mbar) mean the soil is saturated Mid-range (50–100 mbar) is ideal for most grow media High readings (200+ mbar) suggest it's time to water This tool is a must-have for managing and troubleshooting Blumat systems with confidence. What’s Included: Blumat Digital Moisture Meter – Measures soil moisture in real time Protective Cap – Shields the sensor from UV and moisture for outdoor use The protective cap extends the life of your meter outdoors. Be careful not to seat the cap directly onto the soil, as trapped humidity may damage the sensor. Note: The top of the meter is not waterproof. Do not submerge or expose it to standing water. Reset Your Meter!Click here for instructions.    

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Product Description: This Adjustable Pressure Reducer gives you full control over your Blumat system pressure—ideal for consistent performance and the flexibility to fine-tune your setup. It includes a 0–30 PSI pressure gauge, so you always know exactly what your system is running. This is one of the most important numbers to know in a Blumat setup, essential for troubleshooting and dialing in optimal performance. With a high flow rate of over 5 gallons per minute, this reducer can replace six or more standard Blumat pressure reducers. It’s powerful enough for the largest systems, yet adjustable and precise enough to use with small, single-zone setups as well. The pressure can be set anywhere from 2–14 PSI, allowing you to match system pressure to your specific needs. Different distribution methods (drippers, drip rings, BluSoak) and sensor counts may benefit from different pressure settings, and this reducer gives you the control to optimize performance. Pressure is adjusted by turning the black collar: Left (counterclockwise) = less pressure Right (clockwise) = more pressure Connections & Adapters:The reducer body has a ½" male pipe thread (MPT) inlet and a ¾" female pipe thread (FPT) outlet. Included adapters make it easy to install: Input: Adapts to ¾" female hose thread (FHT) for standard garden hoses or hose bibs Output: ½" Perma-Loc fitting (for Trunk Line Kits) 8mm barb adapter (for Supply Line Kits with Superflex tubing)

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