PLASTIC UNPOWERED IRRIGATION CONTROLLERIrrigation controllers rely on power for continuous operation. If there is a power failure or a battery r...
Published on by Bernie Omodei, Owner at Measured Irrigation
Irrigation controllers rely on power for continuous operation. If there is a power failure or a battery runs flat, the irrigation stops and your plants may die. This is particularly relevant in remote locations where access is limited. The Plastic Unpowered Irrigation Controller and the UIC are the only irrigation controllers that don’t need power. Provided the water supply is continuous, the irrigation controller will operate indefinitely.
I strongly recommend that you watch my latest video "Plastic Unpowered Irrigation Controller":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzkZh6a5sA0&ab_channel=DrBernieOmodei
To install the Plastic Unpowered Irrigation Controller, simply connect the water supply to the inlet and the irrigation application to the outlet. Turn on the water supply and the irrigation starts immediately.
The Plastic Unpowered Irrigation Controller is suitable for automatic sprinkler irrigation or drip irrigation. The controller operates with water supply pressure in the range 10 kPa to 800 kPa. The irrigation frequency responds automatically to the on-site prevailing weather conditions (namely, evaporation and rainfall).
With identical drippers (including the control dripper), the controller ensures that the dripper discharge during the irrigation event is independent of the water supply pressure. By adjusting the float, the dripper discharge can be set to any value between 302 ml and 1260 ml.
The Plastic Unpowered Irrigation Controller is available for sale at the Measured Irrigation website.
https://www.measuredirrigation.com/product-page/plastic-unpowered-irrigation-controller