Please see the Blumat Information page for detailed information on Blumats. In a nutshell, The Tropf (tropf is Austrian for drip) Blumat has become the ideal watering method for growing in greenhouses, for indoor gardening, on decks and in planter boxes, as well as for certain kinds of outdoor plants. It's the evolution of drip irrigation.
Description High quality, easy to use bulkhead fittings that automatically stop the water when a line is disconnected. Just a quick twist connects or disconnects supply tubing. These are a little expensive but pay for themselves quickly if you need to change lines frequently. Great for flushing by letting you quickly change from a reservoir with nutrients to one with just water. Also very helpful if you use different nutrients at different times. We also have adapters so you can connect these to 3mm or 1/4" line.Use a 5/8" drill bit to install these into any container of your choice.
$13.52
Description *This product is part of our "save a trip" the the hardware store, where you may be able to find this cheaper locally, but we added it to the website out of convenience. Use a 1/2" x 3/8" Male Pipe Threads Adapter to be able to convert your line from going to a 1/2" line to a 3/8" inch line, just needs to add female pipe threads to each side.
$1.03
Description1/2" FPT x 1/2" Insert Adapter
$5.30
DescriptionSchedule 80 1/2" close nipple.
$2.81
DescriptionKeep your tubing in place. 1/2" round clamp with nail for easy installation
$3.89
Description This is a professional quick connect. Use these to easily be able to disconnect your water line, while being able to have the water flow stop on both sides. Now you have the ability to disconnect your water line, and attach it to a separate water supply line. Great for being able to connect two independent water reservoir's or to simply have the ability to stop water from exiting a system when disconnected. This particular product is a 1/2" NPT on one side, and a 8mm adapter on the other side. Each with auto water stop when disconnected.
$21.06
Description *This product is part of our "save a trip" the the hardware store, where you may be able to find this cheaper locally, but we added it to the website out of convenience. Use a 1/2" x 3/4" Male Pipe Threads Adapter to be able to convert your line from going to a 1/2" line to a 3/4" inch line, just needs to add female pipe threads to each side.
$3.71
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Description These are great for watering long plant beds, planter boxes, and giving large plants an even amount of water in a circle around them. They connect to a Tropf-Blumat or a Maxi.This is less expensive than adding more sensors but you may need to add a filter to your system if you use nutrients in your water so they don't clog. Two barbs let you connect tubing on both sides of the dripper for up to five drip locations from one Tropf-Blumat (dripper chain). The end-distributor dripper has a drip nozzle on one side only for use as the end piece in a dripper chain. You can go as far as 100 cm (39") from the sensor with these and they water about 20 cm wide (8"). Minimum pressure to use them like this is 4.5 psi. You can go down as low as 2 psi but the last dripper or two might not put out much water. By adjusting the black screw on the top, you can use more. In pressure systems, customers report successfully using as many as 25 with just one Blumat sensor.
$43.32
Description These are great for watering long plant beds, planter boxes, and giving large plants an even amount of water in a circle around them. They connect to a Tropf-Blumat or a Maxi.This is less expensive than adding more sensors but you may need to add a filter to your system if you use nutrients in your water so they don't clog. This comes with 4 packs. Each pack contains 10 distributors and 2 meters of (6.5 feet) of 3mm drip tubing. Two nozzles allow you to connect tubing on both sides of the dripper for up to five drip locations from one Tropf-Blumat (dripper chain). The end-distributor dripper has a drip nozzle on one side only for use as the end piece in a dripper chain. You can go as far as 100 cm (39") from the sensor with these and they water about 20 cm wide (8"). Minimum pressure to use them like this is 4.5 psi. You can go down as low as 2 psi but the last dripper or two might not put out much water. By adjusting the black screw on the top, you can use more. In pressure systems, customers report successfully using as many as 25 with just one Blumat sensor.
$77.46
Description Blumat Adapter-8mm to male-3/4" hose thread. Use this fitting to connect your hose bib directly to an 8mm blumat supply line.
$3.89
Get started using Blumats with our simple, low-cost Starter Kit. If you only have a few plants or you'd like to learn how Blumats work before converting over to a larger system, this kit is just right for you. This kit is made for a gravity-fed system (does not include fittings to attach to a hose bib or pressure system). Increase your yields and decrease grow times. Our fully-automatic, self-watering systems save time, water, and nutrients — and still ensure healthier, more potent, and faster-growing crops. Our starter kits are perfect for landscapers and home gardeners. They're easily installed with a pair of scissors and connect directly to your hose, tap, or rain barrel with the help of the Pressure Reducer. Includes five, 5” carrots and all parts required for a gravity-fed system. Reservoirs should be at least 3' above ground-level. An optional Pressure Regulator attached to garden hose or faucet can provide enough water for up to 500 Blumat Carrots (See 'Related Products'). If your reservoir does not have a thru-hull installed, you will have to drill a hole into your reservoir bucket and install a thru-hull piece. For our customers' convenience, we also sell 5-gallon reservoirs with thru-hulls already installed. The Tropf Blumat system is great for watering balcony boxes, planters, hanging baskets, and row crops. It fulfills the needs of the plants on an individual basis, regardless of their location, light levels, or plant type. Our systems save your plants from excessive and improper watering. The Tropf Blumat system remain suitable for plant groupings that require consistent moisture, such as vegetable gardens, bushes, flower beds, grow bags and greenhouse containers. Not only do your plants receive the right amount of water, slow and consistent dripping ensures that your plants receive warmed water, avoiding shock. This Deck and Planter Kit is a great way to start your customized irrigation system. The flexible system can be expanded to include up to 500 drippers. See 'Blumat Accessories' to expand your system to your specific needs. How it works The Tropf Blumat self-watering system functions automatically. As the soil dries, a vacuum and hydro-static pressure, coupled with a spring-loaded gating mechanism, pulls water from the main line. When the soil is sufficiently moist, pressures equalize, and the Tropf Blumat automatically stops taking in water. Each Blumat Outdoor Sensor in the Deck and Planter Set covers an area 12 inches in diameter. To expand and customize your own system, add additional Supply Hoses, Outdoor Sensors, and Distributor Drippers. PLEASE NOTE: Tropf Blumat systems do not include a Pressure Reducer. You will need this if you are connecting your system to a threaded spigot, such as your hose/home water supply or the spigot on a rain barrel or reservoir. The Pressure Reducer is in 'Related Products' below. This system does not include a water source. See 5-gallon Reservoirs below, sold with or without thru-hulls installed. Let us know if we can help you select the right products for your custom irrigation system! Components This Kit Includes: 5 Blumat Carrots (5") (IG17188) 1 Thru-The-Hull Adapter for Attaching to a Reservoir (Reservoir Not Included) (IG16901) 1 3mm-to-8mm End Piece (IG15986) 7 Meters of 8mm Blumat Tubing (IG15634) (See related products for a 5-Gallon Water Reservoir and optional Pressure Reducer, which are not included in this kit, but may be required to set up a complete and functioning system.)
$63.72
