Description
From Gravity to Pressure in Minutes
Gravity irrigation works great but has challenges when systems expand or ceilings aren't high enough. Most pressuring systems get expensive and complicated. This new kit solves those problems, keeps the cost and learning curve down, and lets you leave without worry for longer times!
Use this kit for up to 50 gallons per day, our Horizontal Pump Kit if you need up to 250 gallons a day.
What This Kit Does Not Include
Supply Tubing for your Blumat system.
A reservoir.
A drill bit to install our bulkhead into the reservoir. ( A step up bit is preferable)
Components
What This Kit IncludesThe pump kit includes all fittings needed to get from your chosen supply tank to the supply tubing portion for your Blumat system. This kit also includes our adjustable pressure reducer, two pressure gauges, a 3 gpm pump, a small filter, and 2 gallon pressure tank.
Description
5 Gallon Reservoir with water level indicator
The main trouble people have with gravity Blumat systems comes from forgetting to refill the reservoir and letting the carrots dry out. With this simple water level indicator installed, you can see with a quick glance how soon you'll need to refill. If you already have a 5-gallon bucket system, you can just add on the water level kit.
Description
Blumat-ready - This 5 gallon water tank comes ready with bulkheads/spigots for 8mm Blumat tubing!
High quality - These buckets are made of HDPE food-grade plastic, and are assembled in the USA!
Black/opaque - Designed to keep light out, these water reservoir tank(s) discourage algae growth!
Ideal horticulture application - Will work for hydroponic bucket(s) or other gardening uses!
Bucket with spigot(s) - Pre-installed, no tools required to get this reservoir working for your plants!
Bulkheads are installed with nipples facing inward for shipping only. The bulkheads/spigots should be flipped around so that the nipples face outward for garden, horticultural, and hydroponic applications.
These will work as reservoirs for Blumat watering systems, can work in hydroponic bucket system(s), can replace hydroponic reservoir(s), and are essentially kits for water barrels with spigots! You certainly don't need to be DIY-friendly to use these buckets, as we do the work requiring elbow grease and tools to get the bulkheads installed.
These will deliver water wherever you take your tubing! The bulkheads perfectly integrate to 8mm tubing. We would highly recommend our ultra-high quality and durable silicone super-flex tubing. This can be installed onto this bucket - no tools required! It just slips over the nipples/barbs on the bulkheads that are pre-installed in the container.
This 8mm tubing is the ideal size for Blumats, and will slip right over the barbs on the 8mm x 3mm x 8mm Tees (included with each Tropf Blumat).
This bucket is really like hitting the "easy button" for Blumat systems, hydroponic watering systems, backyard gardening applications, or just about any other application that you require a 5-gallon reservoir for. This is really like a water barrel spigot kit that has already been configured and assembled for you!
5 Gallon Reservoir with two thru-hulls and lid.
The two thru-hull fittings are installed backwards for shipment. When you receive your reservoir simply unscrew and flip the fittings.
Grow plants anywhere!
Just attach your Blumat 8mm line, fill with water, and almost instantly your plants are taken care of. This includes two installed Blumat adapters and a black lid.
They have two connectors to make it easy to set up a "Blumat Loop" system. With these the water goes from 2 directions effectively giving you twice the capacity. It also equalizes the pressure and is a kind of "insurance policy" - if your line gets kinked, something clogs it up, or someone accidentally puts something heavy on it, all the plants will still get water.
These are made from recyclable (#2) HDPE plastic called "the only safe plastic for drinking water" so you don't need to worry about anything bad going to your plants. The black color prevents algae and other nasties from growing in your water and also makes the water going to the roots hotter - a little known secret for superior plant growth.
Description
This is only the 5 gallon plastic reservoir and lid for Blumat Systems. This does not come with attached parts.
See kits for Blumat Gravity systems to use with reservoirs.
Description
PERFECT FOR RAIN BARREL(S) - Ideal for automating gravity-fed irrigation and drip irrigation kit(s)! NO PRESSURE REQUIRED - Unlike competitors, this timer has no minimum pressure requirement! AUTOMATIC GRAVITY WATERING - Unlike rainbird, rachio 3, and orbit timers, this will work w/ gravity! BLUSOAK/EASYSOAK COMPATIBLE - This is an ideal timer for BluSoak and EasySoak Drip Tape systems! WIRELESS, WIFI-FREE, BATTERY POWERED - No wifi, no wires, no excessive EMF, just batteries! Forget wasteful lawn sprinkler(s), so-called smart sprinkler controller(s), and systems with excessive drip irrigation parts. This timer is so low-fuss and user-friendly that you'll be throwing away your water sprinklers for lawns, rainbird, rachio 3, and orbit systems. This is the perfect battery-powered timer for any garden watering system, but is ideally suited for gravity-fed systems. Other irrigation timer(s) and wifi sprinkler controller(s) require a minimum pressure input to operate. These timers generally require 10-15PSi to function--but not this gravity system timer. It allows for drip system integration from rain barrel(s) or passive gravity-powered garden irrigation system(s). Intervals can be set anywhere from 1 hour to 1 week, with on times capable of being set to 1 minute up to 120 minutes. This could also be used as garden hose timer, water hose timer, watering timer, outdoor hose timer, hose timer outdoor, hose faucet timer, but it will really shine as a drip irrigation timer and/or garden water timer. This timer uses 2x AA batteries, which are not provided. Dials operate the intervals and on-time, and the timer has a 3/4" Female Hose Thread (FHT) Input (perfect for garden hoses), and a 3/4" Male Hose Thread (MHT) output. This will work ideally with BluSoak and EasySoak Drip Tape watering systems.
Description
Easily keep your irrigation reservoir topped off and ready for use. Just drill a 3/4" hole and install this float valve assembly. It attaches to almost any supply line and automatically keeps your reservoir full. For small systems, this is a simple way of controlling your pressure without needing a pressure regulator. You can control the pressure by just changing the reservoir height or by adjusting the float valve. The included fittings give you a choice of connecting to your water supply line with a 1/2" MPT, a 3/4" FHT, or an 8 mm barb.
The float valve system will cut off the flow of water to the tank once the water level inside has reached a certain level and then automatically replenishes the water in the 5 gallon bucket; as the plants are irrigated. This method is cost saving as it does not require complicated and pricey components such as pressure reducers and flow restrictors.
These systems let you hook up to any water supply; city water, rain barrel, pressurized reservoir system, without needing a pressure reducer, flow restrictor or even Blumats.
Instructions
Step 1: Bore a ¾ inch hole into the reservoir
*Take note to not make it too close to the ridge of the bucket.
Step 2: Place in the threaded side on the inside of the bucket. Apply the rubber piece first and then the plastic piece on the outside of the bucket and then screw it down - right against the plastic. Before it's fastened make sure it is the right way up!
Step 3: Once you have it tightened, the float valve is installed.
Components
This Kit includes:
1 PVC 3/4" FHT x 1/2" FPT Swivel Adapter (IG15639)
1 Garden Hose Adapter - 3/4" Male Hose Thread (MHT) to 8mm Barbed Insert (IG16584)
1 Side-mounted Float Valve (IG18361)
1 (WP16223)
Description
By far, the main trouble people have with gravity Blumat systems comes from forgetting to refill the reservoir and letting the carrots dry out. With this simple water level indicator installed, you can see with a quick glance how soon you'll need to refill.
If you already have a 50 or 55-gallon drum, you can just add on the water level kit.
Components
This product includes:
3' 8mm Clear Flex Tube (IG18177)
1 Blumat 8mm Bulkhead (IG15691)
1 Blumat 8mm Tee (IG15581)
1 8mm Union (IG15638)
Description
This is an ideal system to change up your existing drip irrigation system, and convert it to a Blumat automated drip irrigation system. Only water your plants when they want to be watered!
Add a quick connect fitting for a cheap and inexpensive way to disconnect/reconnect your existing irrigation system. These are the fittings that attach to the clear middle valve, middle valve is not included, but they still attach to each other easily without leaking. Comes with a 1/4" male and female quick connect.
Adapt a 1/4" micro line going to a Blumat carrot to 8 mm tubing - quick and easy with this handy connector.
Later if you like, you can change either side for either 3 mm, 1/4, or 8 mm.
Description
This kit includes the Blumat Medium Box Kit which are designed to water areas up to 3.5 square meters, or 12 potted plants. Blumat systems can adjust to any plant type or desired moisture level. This specific kit comes with 5" carrots, which are better for smaller potted plants (10 gallons at most). If you have large plants (10+ gallon pots), we recommend using 9" carrots, or Maxis, to get water deep into the soil. The reservoir comes with one bulkhead fitting.
*If you are looking for a closed loop system please take a look at our medium deluxe kit.
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. Perfect for landscapers and home gardeners. It is easily installed with a pair of scissors and connects directly to your reservoir. This kit includes twelve, 5" carrots and all the parts required for a gravity-fed system. Reservoirs should be at least 3' above ground-level. An optional Pressure Reducer attached to garden hose or faucet can provide enough water for up to 500 Blumat Carrots (Search 'pressure reducer').
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. Tropf Blumat system are ideal 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 our systems 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: This 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. Let us know if we can help you select the right products for your custom irrigation system!
Components
This Kit Includes:
12 Blumat Carrots (5") (IG17188)
7 Meters (23 feet) of 8mm Tubing (IG15634)
1 Tee Splitter (IG17310)
1 Elbow Splitter (IG15595)
1 Hose Coupler (IG15638)
1 Hose End-Piece (IG15986)
1 Rain Barrel/Gravity Tank Connectors and Installation Instructions (IG15691)
1 5 Gallon Reservoir (IG15600)
1 Bulkhead Fitting (IG15494)
Description
PERFECT FOR RAIN BARREL(S) - Ideal for automating gravity-fed irrigation and drip irrigation kit(s)!
NO PRESSURE REQUIRED - Unlike competitors, this timer has no minimum pressure requirement!
AUTOMATIC GRAVITY WATERING - Unlike rainbird, rachio 3, and orbit timers, this will work w/ gravity!
BLUSOAK/EASYSOAK COMPATIBLE - Fittings for 3/4", 1/2", and 8mm included!
WIRELESS, WIFI-FREE, BATTERY POWERED - No wifi, no wires, no excessive EMF, just batteries!
Forget wasteful lawn sprinkler(s), so-called smart sprinkler controller(s), and systems with excessive drip irrigation parts. This timer is so low-fuss and user-friendly that you'll be throwing away your water sprinklers for lawns, rainbird, rachio 3, and orbit systems. This is the perfect battery-powered timer for any garden watering system, but is ideally suited for gravity-fed systems.Other irrigation timer(s) and wifi sprinkler controller(s) require a minimum pressure input to operate. These timers generally require 10-15PSi to function--but not this gravity system timer. It allows for drip system integration from rain barrel(s) or passive gravity-powered garden irrigation system(s).
Intervals can be set anywhere from 1 hour to 1 week, with on times capable of being set to 1 minute up to 120 minutes.This could also be used as garden hose timer, water hose timer, watering timer, outdoor hose timer, hose timer outdoor, hose faucet timer, but it will really shine as a drip irrigation timer and/or garden water timer.
Components
The following fittings are included:
IG15639 3/4" FHT x 1/2" FPT Swivel (IG15639)
3/4" Garden Hose Quick-Connect
IG15716 1/2" MPT x 1/2" Barbed Insert (IG16263)
IG15540 1/2" MPT x 8mm Barbed Insert (AG15807)
This timer uses 2x AA batteries, which are not provided. Dials operate the intervals and on-time, and the timer has a 3/4" Female Hose Thread (FHT) Input (perfect for garden hoses), and a 3/4" Male Hose Thread (MHT) output.This will work ideally with BluSoak and EasySoak Drip Tape watering systems.
Description
This is the pump we use in our Blumat Pressure systems. The 8005-233-236 ShurFlo Pressure pump is ideal for a Blumat irrigation system due to being rated for continuous use and its built in pressure switch. If you'd like to do your own version of this system, we highly recommend the pump model - we've tested quite a few and this one is the most dependable, quite, and has ideal pressure and flow specs. It's more expensive than other Shurflo models but with both a built in pressure switch and internal bypass, we haven't seen anything like it yet.
This is a new and redesigned fresh water pump created with a unique one-piece diaphragm and internal by-pass, assuring long life and top performance in all systems. Constructed for high flow demand, low noise and no rapid cycling. SHURflo's quality reputation has been built on the reliability and dependability. The Revolution fresh water automatic demand pump is super quiet, thermally protected and can run dry without damage. Dimensions: 4.90 inch x 8.10 inch x 4.30 inch; Flow Rate 1.4 GPM. 115 VAC.
Description
This 21 Oz. OEM Accumulator Tank, includes a mounting bracket and has 1/2" female ports (the RV version has male threads). You can get by without using this is a pressure system but if you have it, the system will be quieter, run more smoothly, and the pump won't turn on as often.
Materials: nylon housing, butyl diaphragm. Ports 1/2" NPT female. Dimensions 3.75" diameter x 8.75" long. Approvals NSF listed Max. Working Pressure 125 psi
Guide to Pressure Accumulator Tanks
