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
The ideal kit setup for a 4ft by 8ft raised bed system! Neatly irrigate your garden bed with a manifold of four rows of BluSoak drip tape. This kit contains a single 9” Maxi Blumat. This allows for a dryback between irrigation events, a desired approach by some growers.
Click here to download the instructions.
What You Might Need (Not included in kit):
Connection to your water source (either thru-hull bulkhead fitting for gravity systems, a pressure reducer, or a Blumat pump for larger systems)
8mm Supply tube to connect your water source to your Blumats
Additional Hold-Down stakes or 3mm tubing
Fittings (tee's, elbows, couplers, etc.)
Reservoir- See our 5 gallon bucket reservoirs
How it works
The Tropf Blumat self-watering system functions automatically, without the need for timers. Each Blumat is both a sensor, a valve. and a dripper. As the soil dries, suction pulls open the valve within the blumat, allowing the flow of water through the 3mm tubing. As the soil reaches the desired moisture content, the suction is released, closing the valve. Each Tropf blumat waters completely independently. Therefore the plants are watered individually, naturally accounting for changes in the environment.
Want more information? Here's a guide to Grassroots Raised Bed.
Components
Kit includes:
32' BluSoak 2.0 Drip Tape (IG18206)
4x Blumat 8mm Elbows (IG15595)
4x Blumat 8mm Tees (IG15596)
1x Tropf Blumat Maxi 9" Sensor Carrot (IG14618)
8x BluSoak 5/8" to 8mm adapter (BluSoak hose to 8mm adapter fitting) (AG15807)
1x Blumat 8x3x8mm Tee (IG15653)
8' 8mm Superflex Water Supply Tubing (IG15634)
8' 3mm Water Supply Tubing (IG16021)
1x Blumat Protective Cap (IG15510)
*Customer assembly is required
Revolutionize your irrigation system with our combined Blumat Preset Tropf (9 inch) sensor & Drip Ring (5 inch) - the professional choice for efficient, assembly-free watering. This innovative dripper seamlessly integrates with the pre-calibrated Blumat along with eliminating the need for setting up and maintaining the Blumat.
Key Features
Blumat Compatibility: Our Drip Ring has a 3mm inlet barb that connects easily with Blumat sensors.
No Assembly Required: Our plug and play design saves you valuable time and reduces labor. With this ready-to-use solution, you can enjoy the benefits of efficient irrigation without the complexities of component assembly.
Nutrient Compatibility: Our Drip Ring has a built-in filter and clog resistant emitters which allows you to easily feed a variety of nutrients through the ring without fear of clogging.
Durable Construction: The drip ring is made from the best quality virgin resin ensuring a highly durable product with a long lifespan.
Even Distribution: With 4 strategically placed drip points, this ring delivers water precisely where your plants need it most.
Invest in your plants' health and growth with the Blumat Drip Ring - the ultimate blend of convenience and professionalism for your gardening needs.
Description
Description This professional moisture meter will show you how dry or wet the soil is at the push of a button. The digital moisture meter can be an ideal tool to help when dialing in your Blumat or other garden irrigation system. Keeping your soil at the ideal moisture level keeps microbes and other microorganism populations happy. *DO NOT GET ELECTRIC/DIGITAL PART OF METER WET. USE PROTECTIVE CAP, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE USING THESE OUTSIDE, HAND-WATERING, OR FREQUENTLY APPLY FOLIAR SPRAYS. How it Works The ceramic extension is soaked in and filled with water, just like a Blumat sensor. When this is inserted into the growing medium, the medium exerts a pressure on the water inside the cone. When the medium is more dry, it pulls harder on the water inside the cone. When the medium is more moist, the force pulling inside the cone is less. These forces of pressure correlate to different readings on the meter. A reading of 0 indicates standard water, while a high reading of 750 or so indicates sawdust completely void of moisture. The digital moisture meter is a tensiometer, but indicates moisture levels using pressure as a correlative. Reset Your Meter! When you first get your Digital Moisture Meter, it is best practice to reset it. It's also advisable to reset it periodically with continuous use. Click here for instructions.
Details
Materials
Clay Plastic Dimensions
Weight: 2.6oz Total length: 9.4" Max soil depth: 7.25"" Top width: 1.8" Sensor width: 1" Power
1 CR2032 battery (installed, replaceable). Water Proof?
No. Protect digital top from water. Stand Alone Product?
Yes Comparison Chart
Blumat Digital Moisture Meter
Analog Moisture Meter
12" Low Tension Irrometer
Measures Moisture in
mBar
hPa, hPa = mBar
kPa, kPa = 10 x mBar
Accurate Readings in
About 45 minutes to an hour
As little as 5-10 minutes
Almost instant
Can Get Wet
No
Yes
Yes
Needs a Battery
Yes. Can be replaced: IG16246
No
No
Needs a Service Kit
No
No
Yes. One sevice kit can service multiple irrometers: IG17954
Additional Info
Additional Info
Wait until after watering media to let the moisture evenly disperse and stabilize before trusting readings from the meter.
Aim for 100mbar on average in living soil. Some gardeners report best results at 40mbar–I personally get overwatering symptoms there. Let mbar readings on your meter be a guide to plant health, not a tyranny that rules your mental peace.
The meter cannot be used in extremely airy or chunky media such as chunky perlite, lava rock, etc. When the ceramic is in contact with air, the pressure readings will be extremely high. However, your plant roots may have access to moisture in these media even when the meter is displaying high readings.
Avoid getting the digital display wet. The protective cap is highly encouraged in all circumstances, and is completely necessary for outdoor growers as well as those who supplement with any over-the-top watering.
Do not drop or otherwise rattle the display.
Keep the digital display in dry storage when it’s not in use. Guide to Blumat Digital Moisture Meter | Irrigation Equipment
Description
Automatic, gravity, irrigation for up to 40 sq. ft. of raised beds. No timers, batteries, or electricity required! The pre-set Blumat sensor automatically waters and monitors the moisture levels. The BluSoak tape assures an even water distribution that promotes exponential growth and impressive yields.
Components
Kit includes:
1 Pre-set Blumat 9" (IG19080)
8 BluSoak 8mm Adapter (AG15807)
4 Blumat 8mm Elbows (IG15595)
4 Blumat 8mm Tees (IG15596)
4ft Super-Flex 8mm Tubing (IG15634)
1 Blumat 8mm x 3mm Tee (IG15653)
3ft Drip 3mm Tubing (IG16021)
32ft BluSoak Drip Tape (IG18206)
4 BluSoak Stakes (IG16320)
Accurate and adjustable, this pressure reducer lets you adjust the input pressure of a Blumat system from between 1 and 14 psi - you can uniformly modify moisture levels of your entire garden with the turn of a single dial. Lower the pressure for dryer soil, raise it to keep it more moist.
Because you can adjust all the Blumat sensors in your system from a single point, the more plants you have, the more time you save.
And its high 5 GPM flow capacity means more consistency and even output. 0-30 psi gauge, 3/4" FPT swivel input, output options 1/2" FPT, 8 mm barb, or 1/2" Perma-loc.
Description
The ideal kit setup for a 4'x4' raised bed system! Neatly irrigate your garden bed with a manifold of four rows of BluSoak drip tape. This kit contains a single 9” Maxi Blumat. This allows for a dryback between irrigation events, a desired approach by some growers.
What You Might Need (Not included in kit):
Connection to your water source (either thru-hull bulkhead fitting for gravity systems, a pressure reducer, or a Blumat pump for larger systems)
8mm Supply tube to connect your water source to your Blumats
Additional Hold-Down stakes or 3mm tubing
Fittings (tee's, elbows, couplers, etc.)
Reservoir- See our 5 gallon bucket reservoirs
How it works
The Tropf Blumat self-watering system functions automatically, without the need for timers. Each Blumat is both a sensor, a valve. and a dripper. As the soil dries, suction pulls open the valve within the blumat, allowing the flow of water through the 3mm tubing. As the soil reaches the desired moisture content, the suction is released, closing the valve. Each Tropf blumat waters completely independently. Therefore the plants are watered individually, naturally accounting for changes in the environment.
Components
Kit includes:
16' BluSoak 2.0 Drip Tape (IG18206)
4x Blumat 8mm Elbows (IG15595)
4x Blumat 8mm Tees (IG15581)
1x Tropf Blumat Maxi 9" Sensor Carrot (IG14607)
8x BluSoak 5/8" to 8mm Adapter (BluSoak Hose to 8mm Adapter Fitting) (AG15807)
1x Blumat 8x3x8mm Tee (IG15476)
8' 8mm Superflex Water Supply Tubing (IG15634)
4' 3mm Water Supply Tubing (IG16082V)
1x Blumat Protective Cap (IG15510)
*Customer assembly is required
Description
Get the water from your source to your plants with this high quality, super flexible, almost kink-proof silicone tubing kit.
Components
This Kit includes:
3 Blumat 8mm Shut-Off Valve (IG15697)
4 Blumat 8mm Tees (IG15596)
50ft 8mm Super-Flex Tubing - Red (IG15634)
Description
Our medium kits are designed to water areas up to 3.5 square meters, or 12 potted plants. This kit is nearly identical to our deluxe medium kit, however, it comes with a 5-gallon gravity tank with thru-hulls already installed and includes the water level indicator. i.e. This kit includes everything you need to create your very own electricity-free, gravity-fed system. 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.
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 (See 'Related Products').
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!
Note: Blumat Classics (Juniors) and bottle adapters are designed for houseplants while Tropf-Blumat Sensors (the one's with the small adjustable brown knob on top) are designed for greenhouses, growrooms, decks, and outside gardens. Blumats Austria says "Please don't use the Tropf-Blumats indoors" because if hooked up to a constant water source and a pet, guest, or user-error somehow causes a run-away, it could damage an indoor floor, drywall, carpet, or furniture. We, and many others, do in fact use these systems inside ourselves, however, we are generally around enough that if a problem did occur, we would be able to notice a problem and fix it in time (not the case if someone is on vacation). We have many guides for being able to set these up the proper way and avoid a run-away or general mistakes. Please contact us for any help, we are always here to help make your life easier.
Components
This Kit Includes:
2 - Blumat Tees - 8mm x 3mm x 8mm
1 - Blumat 8mm Tee
1 - Classic Pipette
1 - Blumat 8mm shut Off Valve
25 ft Red 8mm Super-Flex tubing
1 - Blumat Medium Box Kit
1 - Blumat Water Reservoir 5 Gallon Bucket with Bulkhead fittings
1 - Water level indicator for 5 gallon bucket
Description
These are the highest quality grade fabric pots in the market. Fabric pots keep your soil cooler than clay or plastic because of the breathability of the fabric. These pots will keep your roots cooler where traditional pots can't. Grassroot Fabric Pots contain MoistureLock Technology. A strip of BPA-free waterproof fabric is sewn to the inside of the container, which helps plant health because of great drainage. A triple hem on top for added strength These pots allow water to move downward, which helps to avoid dry pockets in the soil. Regular fabric pots dry from the sides, MoistureLock prevents that, simulating the way soil dries in nature. The bottom seam is sewn on the outside with marine-bonded thread to prevent rot. There is less surface area for water to escape the container, which means less water usage (lower labor) and lower humidity indoors. Because of the fabric of these pots, aeration and air pruning comes from the strip of breathable fabric towards the bottom of the container.
Dimensions: 12"d x 9.5"h
Description
Everything you need to automatically water up to 6 potted plants or a 2.5 square meter gardens. An included 5 gallon water reservoir allows for an electricity-free, gravity-fed automatic plant watering system. Want to save yourself the hassle and time of watering plants, while watching them thrive over time? Then this kit is ideal for you, easy to setup and comes with everything you need. The reservoir is already drilled and fitted with an adapter to hook up to your Blumat system, just fill it with water.
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 six, 5" carrots and all parts required for a gravity-fed system. Reservoirs should be at least 3' above ground-level.
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 systems 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 system does not include a Pressure Reducer or water source. A pressure reducer is needed 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.
Note: We recommend Blumat Classics (Juniors) and bottle adapters for houseplants. If a Tropf Blumat systems (like this) is hooked up to a constant water source, a pet, guest, or user-error could causes a run-away, damaging an indoor floor, drywall, carpet, or furniture. Tropf-Blumats are best for greenhouses, grow rooms, decks, and outside gardens. Please contact us for any help, we are always here to help make your life easier.
Components
This Kit Includes:
6 Blumat Carrots 5" (IG17188)
7 Meters (23 feet) of 8mm Tubing (IG15634)
1 Tee Splitter (IG17310)
1 Elbow Splitter (IG15595)
1 8mm Union (IG15638)
1 8 x 3mm Elbow (IG15564)
1 8 x 3 x 8mm Tee Splitter (IG15476)
1 5-Gallon Bucket and Lid (IG15600)
2 Rain Barrel/Gravity Tank Connectors (Installed) (IG15691)
1 Pipette (IG15651)
Description
BLUMAT READY - This 3mm drip tubing readily integrates with blumats, and attaches to included tees!
BLUSOAK/DISTRIBUTION DRIPPERS - This tubing will integrate drippers and/or tape to blumat systems!
HIGH QUALITY - Made of silicone and extremely durable, this pliable tubing is easy to work with!
RARE 3MM SIZING - Order from us -- your local hardware store won't have this unique size!
DISCRETE - Gray-brown color blends in easily with soil and planters--no need for unsightly tubing!
This 3mm tubing is ideal for blumat watering systems and other unique irrigation applications. This is the sizing that is included with each blumat. This tubing runs through the caps/tops of each tropf blumat as well as the classic models.This 3mm tubing size is also the tubing size designed for integrating distribution drippers to blumat systems. If you want to string drippers around your container, you will want some of this tubing! This 3mm silicone tubing is also ideal for integrating BluSoak drip tape to blumat watering systems as well. This is really the choice tubing for automatic drip irrigation kit(s) and any blumat watering system.The silicone material is extremely high quality, and will endure in high-UV environments (like outdoors), under intense artificial lighting, or even underground! It can be handled like a piece of wet spaghetti, eliminating the need for additional fittings like "90-degree elbows" or other pieces required for acute angles or steep turns. This is the same 3mm tubing included with each blumat - so if you're looking for more of that rare material, look no further!This is the tubing that connects the Blumat sensors to the 8mm main line. The sensors all come with short lengths of this but if you want to install some further away, this is the way to do it. It's also the tubing used to connect the Blumat distributors to the Blumat sensors. This is useful for planter boxes, long rows or big plants that need more water from all sides.
