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Homestead Services has experience in both conventional
drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting. The simple
concept to be followed is that water is a precious
resource, and should be used wisely. By incorporating
integrated systems such as greywater or using rainwater
to wash our clothes and then flush our toilets, we are
using that water more than once. Conservation is not
only "using less", but also reusing that same resource.
Converting your landscape beds from spray heads to drip
irrigation not only can save water, but the plants will
be getting the water where they need it the most ... at
the roots. With the use of "smart" irrigation
controllers and rain sensors, your water usage can be
significantly improved.
Take a look at some of our recent projects:
Small home system
Larger pressurized system
Gravity fed system
There is also a video posted on You Tube:
Backup rainwater system (not for potable water)
The items listed below are available for purchase.
Dribble valve assembly - $35.00 Shipped via UPS Ground
This is a fully assembled dribble valve that fits a threaded 4" PVC clean out adapter. The inline ball valve can be attached to 1/2" poly pipe for extending the water discharge
Working drawings for tank piping - $25.00 Ships US postal
This is a 6 page set of 8.5x11" drawings showing inlet and outlet piping, water level control assembly, low voltage wiring schematic for water level control, dribble valve assembly, first flush filter assembly, and pump piping diagram.
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For more information contact:
Jim Bundscho
jim@homesteadservices.org
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