Solar Powered Rain Barrel Pump With Timer

Rain sensor which automatically shuts down the timer in case of rain.

Solar powered rain barrel pump with timer. With the solar powered pump it s just like turning the regular hose on. Set the timer and walk away for convenient automated watering. Irrigatia rain barrel irrigation unit solar automatic watering system kit works with rain barrel to water plants automatically. On models 542 544 and 5 psi on model 543.

I love this pump. We used to carry a solar version of the no pressure timer but over time we ve found these to be less reliable. A standard garden hose is 5 8 and the pump fittings are both 3 8. The timer has two simple dials allowing the user to set frequency and duration.

Aquabarrel s solar powered pump kit is easy to install on any large rain water collection unit. Easy to install and to program a timer turns your drip irrigation system on and off at designated times so plants get the steady consistent watering they need for optimum health and production. Rain barrel timer zero pressure solar panel rain sensor 59 99 ships from and sold by mrdrip. It will be easy to supply power for the pump and a timer.

My battery has stayed charged since the first day i installed the system. Maximum distance from rain barrel to pump is 65 ft. Maximum distance from rain barrel to the last dripper is 195 ft. You may have come here by way of our rain barrel project post but if not feel free to check that out here.

Bluebarrel offers battery operated no pressure irrigation timers. Unfortunately my ace hardware didn t have a 3 8 barb to 5 8 barb adapter. Soaker hose tee filter 200 mesh stainless steel screen 14 99. Timers if you ve ever forgotten to turn your drip irrigation off and emptied your rain barrel s these timers might be your best investment.

Uses solar power to detect the weather and alter watering according to the conditions. The water pressure is perfect. This will connect the rain barrel to the pump. Watch as barry uses just a few tools to install the solar pow.

We used to water our gardens by hand which meant dragging the hose out and standing around for 30 60mins using our new rain collection system. Having a solar irrigation system was something of a novelty to us until we got tired of hand watering our garden. 542 two dial model allows you to set the frequency and duration down to as little as 15 seconds for 5 minutes. 1 choice for rain barrels.