GARDENA Quick & Easy Micro-Drip-System
Accurate, Metered Irrigation Helps Reduce Water Consumption
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Step by Step Planning & Installation Guide

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Accurate, water-saving irrigation
Installing a GARDENA Quick & Easy Micro-Drip-System around your garden will ensure that your plants accurately receive the right amount of water for healthy growth. Watering periods can be automatically controlled using a GARDENA automatic water timer. This will guarantee your garden is watered at the correct time of day, for the right length of time, even when you are out or away on holiday.
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Using a GARDENA Quick & Easy Adaptor will make your new GARDENA Micro-Drip-System compatible with most micro irrigation systems. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced gardener, this step-by-step guide will show you how to plan and install your own irrigation system.

How the system works

3. Taking the water to the plants
Supply Pipe 4.6mm (3/16) is used to take water from the Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2) to plants, containers and hanging baskets. No m ore t han 1 5m should be used in any single branch from the Connecting Pipe. GARDENAs Quick & Easy connections make installing Supply Pipe simple and easy.
8334 4-Way Coupling 4.6mm (3/16) 8330 T-Joint 4.6mm (3/16) 8381 L-Joint 4.6mm (3/16) 8333 Reducing T-Joint 13mm (1/2) 4.6mm (3/16) 8337 Connector 4.6mm (3/16) 1323 Plug 4.6mm (3/16) 8338 Compatibility Adaptor 4.0mm (5/32) 4.6mm (3/16)
4. Securing pipes in place
Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2) and Supply Pipe 4.6mm (3/16) can be secured to walls and fences using Pipe Clips. Pipe Guides or Pipe Pegs can be used to fix Connecting Pipe or Supply Pipe into the ground. Pipe Guides can also be used to hold sprinklers in place.
8328 Pipe Guide 13mm (1/2) 8327 Pipe Guide 4.6mm (3/16) 1327 Pipe Peg 4.6mm (3/16) 8380 Pipe Clip 13mm (1/2) 8379 Pipe Clip 4.6mm (3/16)

5. Watering the plants

The following methods can be used to water your plants with GARDENAs Quick & Easy Micro-Drip-System:
8392 Adjustable Inline Drip Head 0-20l/h 8311 Pressure Controlling Inline Drip Head 2l/h 8343 Inline Drip Head 2 l/h 8344 Inline Drip Head 4 l/h 1391 Adjustable Endline Drip Head 0-20 l/h 8310 Pressure Controlling Endline Drip Head 2l/h 1340 Endline Drip Head 2 l/h 1341 Endline Drip Head 4 l/h 8320 Endline Small Area Spray Nozzle 8321 Inline Small Area Spray Nozzle

Drip Heads

give a regular measured drip and are placed at the base of the plant. Some give a fixed flow rate, others are adjustable. Use for containers, hanging baskets, hedges or individual plants in beds and borders.
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Spray Nozzles

deliver a light spray, and come in a variety of spray patterns from 90 to 360. Use for beds, borders or vegetable plots.

Sprinklers

are mini-sprinklers which can water a range of different areas: square or rectangular, circular or long strips. Use for beds, borders or vegetable plots. Small Area Spray Nozzles can be adjusted in diameter from 10 to 40cm and are ideal for larger shrubs and bushes.
8357 Shut-Off Valve 4.6mm (3/16)
If y ou a re p lanning a large n etwork, u se Shut-Off Valves t o create s eparate sections.
8358 Shut-Off Valve 13mm (1/2)
Article Number Hanging Baskets Use for individual plants at the base of inclines For watering large plants at the roots Ideal for larger shrubs and bushes Rectangular areas Use together to ensure complete area coverage For coverage of long, narrow borders or troughs
For covering with a fine spray. Raise above leaves with extension pipe
Description Troughs Round Beds & Vegetable Greenhouses and Containers Borders Plots Cold Frames Use at the base of individual plants

Flow Rate l/h

Spray Distance m

Where to Use Uses

Table 1 - Drip Head, Sprinkler and Spray Nozzle guide
For seedlings and delicate plants

Endline Drip Head 2l/h Endline Drip Head 4l/h Inline Drip Head 2l/h Inline Drip Head 4l/h Drip Head Set - 2l/h for 3 metres (10ft) Pressure Controlling Endline Drip Head 2l/h Pressure Controlling Inline Drip Head 2l/h Adjustable Endline Drip Head 0-20l/h Adjustable Inline Drip Head 0-20l/h Endline Small Area Spray Nozzle Inline Small Area Spray Nozzle Oscillating Sprinkler Vario 50 Spray Nozzle 360 Spray Nozzle 180 Spray Nozzle 90 Micro Strip Sprinkler Endline Micro Strip Sprinkler Micro Rotor Sprinkler 360 6-Pattern Spray Nozzle Micro Mist Nozzle
15x2 0-20 0-0.1 - 0.0.1 - 0.2.5-10r x 2-5 w 120 Radius 1.5-3.Radius 1.5-3.Radius 1.5-3.Max 0.6x5.Max 0.6x2.Radius 1.5-3.Max 2.Radius 0.5
1370 Micro Strip Sprinkler

1374 Control Valve

1369 Micro Rotor Sprinkler 360
1396 6-Pattern Spray Nozzle
8331 T-Joint for Spray Nozzles 13mm (1/2) 1368 Spray Nozzle Micro Mist Nozzle 1367 Spray Nozzle Spray Nozzle Endline Micro Strip Sprinkler
8332 T-Joint for Spray Nozzles 4.6mm (3/16)
8362 Extension Pipe for Oscillating Sprinkler Vario 50
8360 Oscillating Sprinkler Vario 50
1377 Extension Pipe for Spray Nozzles
6. Create more freedom - add a water timer
Watering periods can be automatically controlled using a GARDENA automatic water timer. This will guarantee your garden is watered at the correct time of day, for the right length of time, even when you are out or away on holiday. All Water Computers and Timers require mains water pressure and a minimum flow rate of 20 l /h.
1830 Water Timer T 1030 card Application: Basic watering systems - easy programming with data card storage. Waters: 3 programmes per day, each from 1 to 180 minutes. Sensor: Connection for 1188 Soil Moisture Sensor and 1189 Rain Sensor. 1825 Water Timer WT 1030 Application: Basic watering systems. Waters: 3 programmes per day, each from 1 to 180 minutes. 1805 Water Timer electronic T 1030 Application: Basic watering systems. Waters: 3 programmes per day, each from 1 to 120 minutes. Sensor: Connection for 1188 Soil Moisture Sensor and 1189 Rain Sensor. 1810 Water Computer C 1030 plus Application: Gives greater flexibility for more accurate control. Waters: 3 programmes per day, each from 1 minute to 7 hours 59 minutes. Sensor: Connection for 1188 Soil Moisture Sensor and 1189 Rain Sensor. 1815 Water Computer C 1060 profi Application: Large, multi-channelled systems. Waters: 6 programmes per day, each from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes. Sensor: Connection for 1188 Soil Moisture Sensor and 1189 Rain Sensor. 1833 Water Computer C 1060 profi/solar Application: Large, multi-channelled systems. Powered by a solar cell and rechargeable battery. Waters: 6 programmes per day, each from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes. Sensor: Connection for 1188 Soil Moisture Sensor and 1189 Rain Sensor. 1188 Soil Moisture Sensor NEW Monitors the moisture level of the soil and if sufficient, interrupts or prevents the watering programme from taking place. 1835 Automatic Irrigation Set A 1020 Sensor NEW Soil Moisture Sensor with Timer, with additional capacity Run a l awn s prinkler to start irrigation if soil moisture level is too low.

1189 Rain Sensor Monitors rainfall and if sufficient, interrupts or preventsthe watering programme from taking place.
with a w ater t imer f or controlled w atering. GARDENA Water Timers (excluding Water Computer C 1060 profi/solar) are powered by a 9v alkaline battery which will last for one full season.
How to water around the garden

3. Beds and borders

When watering flower borders, beds or whole vegetable plots, it can be easier to use sprinklers or spray nozzles instead of lots of individual drip heads.
The Oscillating Sprinkler Vario 50 (8360) is ideal for square and rectangular areas. It is adjustable in both directions so that you need only water the area required. The length of spray is adjustable from 2.5 to 10 metres and the width from 2 to 5 metres. Add Extensions (8362) to lift above the plants if required. Connect up to a maximum of 4 sprinklers when spaced 10 metres apart, dependant upon the water pressure available. Spray nozzles are used together in a border or bed to build up coverage of the whole area. Add Extensions (1377) to lift above the plants if required. Fit Control Valves (1374) if you need to reduce the spray distance.
WATERING TIP: We recommend watering beds, borders and vegetable plots for a prolonged period at least twice a week to ensure water reaches the lowest roots. The Oscillating Sprinkler Vario 50 and each spray nozzle distributes approximately 5 litres per square metre per hour. This corresponds to a seeping depth of approximately 5cm per hour, depending on the type of soil in your garden.
Endline Micro Strip Sprinklers can be used with Micro Strip Sprinklers for watering long narrow borders or troughs. Install into Connecting Pipe. Add Extensions (1377) to lift above the plants if required.
4. Greenhouses and cold frames
A GARDENA Quick & Easy Micro-Drip-System can help improve growing conditions in greenhouses and cold frames. Delicate plants such as seedlings can be watered from above by a very fine mist, whilst drip heads can be used to water larger individual plants such as tomatoes or cucumbers.
Micro Mist Nozzles (1371) give a very fine mist and are perfect for watering seedlings or damping down in hot weather. Run Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2) along the roof of the greenhouse or cold frame. Install the Micro Mist Nozzles directly into the Connecting Pipe, spacing them approximately 50cm apart.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and other greenhouse plants are watered by positioning 2 litre per hour drip heads at the base of each plant.

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Fully automatic flower box watering
For watering up to 5-6m of containers. The water is supplied independently of a tap using a water container and pump (A). The pump transformer (B) features 13 pre-set programmes for fully automatic irrigation. Inline Drip heads with a flow rate of 2 l/h (C) supply water to your plants accurately and help to conserve water. You can also connect the GARDENA Rain Sensor electronic (1189) or Soil Moisture Sensor (1188) to the transformer to help conserve even more water while still supplying your plants with exactly the right amount of water they need to flourish. Complete Set (without water container) 1407. B A
for potted and indoor plants
Automatic irrigation while you are away on holiday
For watering up to 36 potted plants. The transformer (A) and the pump (C) activate the irrigation system for 1 minute per day. 3 drip distributors (B), each with different water flows and 12 outlets ensure accurate watering. The pipe pegs (D), which are also included in the set, secure up to 3 drip pipes per flowerpot. Complete Set (without water container) 1265. D B
How to install the system
Now you understand the advantages of the GARDENA Quick & Easy Micro-DripSystem, installation is simple. A small system need not be planned on paper, but we would recommend planning a large system. Please see the 10 Simple steps to planning your garden on page 17.

1. Equipment

First of all you will need an Installation Tool for inserting drip heads and sprinklers into Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2). You will also need strong scissors to cut the pipe, a tape measure, and if you're fixing to hard surfaces such as walls or patio, a hammer drill, screws and wall plugs.

1322 Installation Tool

2. Connecting to the tap
To begin your system, you will need to connect a length of GARDENA hose to the outdoor tap using a 6005 Threaded Tap Connector and two 2915 Hose Connectors.

6005 2915

Attach the Master Unit to the Hose Connector at the end of the hose and, depending on your system, connect either Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2) or Supply Pipe 4.6mm (3/16) to the other end of the Master Unit.

3. Laying out the Connecting Pipe
Uncoil and lay out the Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2). Up to 120m of Connecting Pipe can be used when only watering with drip heads, and up to 30m when watering with a mixture of drip heads, sprinklers and spray nozzles. Weigh it down until it relaxes. In cold weather place the coil in warm water to make it more flexible and easier to work with. Measure and cut the Connecting Pipe to fit around your watering area. Use 4-Way Couplings (8339), L-Joints (8382) and Connectors (8356), including any T-Joints (8333) you need for branching to Supply Pipe, where required to create the network. Fit Control Valves (8358) to shut off parts of your system. Fit Plugs (8324) to close off ends of lines. Secure with Pipe Guides (8328) and Pipe Clips (8380) as required.
4. Fitting the Supply Pipe
The Supply Pipe 4.6mm (3/16) can now be fitted to the Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2). There are 2 ways of doing this: 1. Push the Supply Pipe onto the T-Joints (8333) which you have already installed in the Connecting Pipe. 2. Take the Installation Tool (1322) and gently pierce the Connecting Pipe where you need the branch - take care not to make the hole too large. Screw in the Connector (8337).
Route the Supply Pipe to the plants and cut to length. Secure with Pipe Pegs (1327) or Pipe Guides (8327) as required.
There are two recommended methods of installing drip heads and Small Area Spray Nozzles: 1. Endline Drip Heads and Small Area Spray Nozzles can be screwed directly into the wall of the Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2) using the Installation Tool (1322). 2. Inline Drip Heads or Inline Small Area Spray Nozzles can be fitted into the length of Supply Pipe 4.6mm (3/16). Alternatively, Endline Drip Heads or Endline Small Area Spray Nozzles can be fitted at the end of the Supply Pipe. If a method of watering is not required at the end of the Supply Pipe, it can be sealed by using a Plug (1323). There are two recommended methods of installing spray nozzles and sprinklers: 1. Spray nozzles can be screwed directly into the wall of the Connecting Pipe using the Installation Tool (1322). 2. Spray nozzles and sprinklers can be inserted into T-Joints for Spray Nozzles (8331). To water plants from above, raise spray nozzles or sprinklers by inserting Extension Pipe (1377) into the T-Joints for Spray Nozzles (8331).

6. Maintenance

Autumn Water Timers/ Computers Solar Water Computer Drip Heads, Sprinklers and Spray Nozzles Remove batteries. Store indoors away from frost. The Water Computer C 1060 profi/solar must be stored in a light, frost free environment. Leave in place, but take care not to damage them when cutting back plants. Spring Insert new 9v alkaline battery. Re-programme as required. Re-programme as required. If used correctly, the rechargeable battery will only require replacing after 5-7 years. Check for clogging. If necessary, disconnect from pipe and remove scale and dirt by soaking in equal parts of vinegar and water. Can be dismantled for cleaning. Re-fit at start of season.

Master Unit

Remove and store away from frost. Close off pipe with Plug (8324/1323) Clean filter.
What size system can I run from my tap?
The amount of water you get from your tap will determine the number of drip heads and sprinklers you can run on your system. To calculate this, follow these simple step-by-step instructions: Step 1: Remove all fittings from the tap and place a 10 litre bucket under it. Step 2: Turn the tap on fully and time in seconds how long it takes to fill the bucket. Step 3: Write your bucket fill time here:
Using table 2, you can now find out how much water you have available to run your planned system. Table 2 - Calculation of water available
Bucket fill times Select your nearest bucket fill time Water available if using Drip Heads only Water available if using Drip Heads, Spray Nozzles, Sprinklers, Mist Nozzles
Up to 14 Seconds 15 to 19 Seconds 20 to 24 Seconds 25 to 29 Seconds 30 to 34 Seconds 35 to 39 Seconds 40 to 44 Seconds 45 to 49 Seconds 50 to 54 Seconds 55 to 60 Seconds 60 Seconds and more
1800 Litres per Hour 1700 Litres per Hour 1300 Litres per Hour 1000 Litres per Hour 800 Litres per Hour 700 Litres per Hour 600 Litres per Hour 500 Litres per Hour 400 Litres per Hour 300 Litres per Hour Not Recommended
1500 Litres per Hour 1400 Litres per Hour 1000 Litres per Hour 700 Litres per Hour 500 Litres per Hour 400 Litres per Hour 300 Litres per Hour 200 Litres per Hour Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended
Now calculate the flow rate required to run your desired GARDENA Quick & Easy Micro-Drip-System. To do this, refer to table 1 on page 6 which shows how many litres per hour each drip head, spray nozzle or sprinkler uses. Add up the total flow rate for your required system and write it here: Total Required Litres per Hour You can use the Total Required Litres per Hour (above) to find out whether you need to use the Master Unit 1000 (which delivers a maximum of 1000 l/h) or the Master Unit 2000 (which delivers a maximum of 2000 l/h). If the Total Required Litres per Hour (above) is the same or less than the water available to you (as shown in Table 2 opposite), then your planned system will work. If it is more, there are two options: 1. Take another look at your system. Is it possible to use less drip heads, spray nozzles, sprinklers or Mist Nozzles? Is it possible to use drip heads (which use a lot less water) in place of spray nozzles and sprinklers? 2. Separate your system into smaller areas and run one at a time. See Table 3 below: Table 3 - Calculation of the number of smaller areas needed in your system
Required water in Litres Available water in Litres Separate into per Hour per Hour (A) (B) (A) / (B) Example 1: 2500 Example 2: 5000

1300 1000

2500 / 1300 = 2 areas 5000 / 1000 = 5 areas
Solution f or e xample 2 :
Solution f or example 1 : Run t wo s ystems from o ne t ap b y using a Twin Tap Connector ( 1210).
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10 Simple steps to planning your garden
If you are installing a large system including beds, borders and vegetable plots it is better to plan it on paper. To do this, you will need paper, coloured pencils and a long tape measure. First of all, make a sketch of your garden in plan view (looking down) on a spare piece of paper. 1. In your sketch include house walls, fences, paths, patios, trees, beds, borders, vegetable plots and of course the garden tap. 2. Take measurements of all the different parts of your garden. 3. Re-draw your plan onto the squared paper provided. Every 1cm2 should represent 1m2. 4. On the beds, borders and vegetable plots take a compass and draw in the spray nozzles and sprinklers. Mark each type of spray nozzle or sprinkler as a different colour. For example a Spray Nozzle 360 as a purple circle or a Rotor Sprinkler as an orange circle.
OSCILLATING SPRINKLER VARIO 50 2.5 - 10m
5. Mark the positions of pots, tubs, troughs and hanging baskets. 6. Draw in the Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2) in black pencil showing all connectors and shut-off valves. 7. Draw in the Supply Pipe 4.6mm (3/16) using a blue pencil. 8. Draw in the drip heads. You can use a different coloured triangle for each type. For example 2 l/h as red triangles, 4 l/h as green triangles. 9. Count all drip heads, spray nozzles, Mist Nozzles, sprinklers and connectors. Refer to Table 1 on page 6. 10. Add up all lengths of Connecting Pipe and Supply Pipe (1cm = 1m)
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Article Number Connect to the tap The water transport network 8358 Taking water to the plants Supply Pipe 4.6mm (3/16") 50m Supply Pipe 4.6mm (3/16") 15m 4-Way Coupling 4.6mm (3/16") T-Joint 4.6mm (3/16") T-Joint for Spray Nozzles 4.6mm (3/16") Reducing T-Joint 13mm (1/2") - 4.6mm (3/16") L-Joint 4.6mm (3/16") Connector 4.6mm (3/16") Plug 4.6mm (3/16") Pipe Pegs 4.6mm (3/16") Pipe Guide 4.6mm (3/16") Pipe Clip 4.6mm (3/16") Shut-Off Valve 4.6mm (3/16") Compatibility Adaptor 4.0mm (5/32) - 4.6mm (3/16) Watering Without a Tap Fully Automatic Flowerbox Watering Holiday Watering Set 1395 Below and Above Ground Drip Irrigation 1389 Below and Above Ground Drip Irrigation Line Extension Set for Below and Above Ground Drip Irrigation Line Start sets Starter Set with Water Timer T14e Starter Set for Hanging Baskets and Flower Boxes Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2") 15m Connecting Pipe 13mm (1/2") 50m 4-Way Coupling 13mm (1/2") T-Joint 13mm (1/2") T-Joint for Spray Nozzles 13mm (1/2") L-Joint 13mm (1/2") Connector 13mm (1/2") Plug 13mm (1/2") Pipe Guide 13mm (1/2") Pipe Clip 13mm (1/2") Shut-Off Valve 13mm (1/2") 1 Threaded Tap Connector 21mm (1/2"), 23mm (5/8"), 26.5mm (3/4") Twin Tap Connector for Taps with 26.5mm (3/4") - 33.3mm (1") Threads Standard Hose Connector for 13mm (1/2") Hose Water Timer electronic T 1030 Water Computer C 1030 plus Water Computer C 1060 profi Water Timer WT 1030 Water Timer T 1030 card Solar Water Computer C 1060 profi Automatic Irrigation Set A 1020 Sensor Master Unit 2000 Master Unit Accessories 8362 Soil Moisture Sensor Rain Sensor Automatic Water Distributor Installation Tool Control Valve Extension Pipe for spray nozzles Extension Pipe for Oscillating Sprinkler Vario Article Description Quantity Qty. in Pack Reqd Article Number Watering the plants 8349 Adjustable Inline Drip Head 0-20 l/h Pressure Controlling Inline Drip Head 2 l/h Inline Drip Head 2 l/h Inline Drip Head 4 l/h Adjustable Endline Drip Head 0-20 l/h Pressure Controlling Endline Drip Head 2 l/h Endline Drip Head 2 l/h Endline Drip Head 4 l/h Drip Head Set for 3 metres (10 ft) of flower boxes Endline Small Area Spray Nozzle Inline Small Area Spray Nozzle Oscillating Sprinkler Vario 50 6-Pattern Spray Nozzle Micro Rotor Sprinkler 360 Spray Nozzle 360 Spray Nozzle 180 Spray Nozzle 90 Micro Strip Sprinkler Endline Micro Strip Sprinkler Micro Mist Nozzle Article Description Quantity Qty. in Pack Reqd

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Quick & Easy Adaptor makes your new GARDENA Micro-Drip-System compatible with most micro irrigation systems!
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