IMAGE 1 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Orbit provides a 4 zone automatic irrigation system (using 3 zones here). The other two valves are for regular (manual) garden hose access to water. (Notice you can use additional splitter valves to add more hoses.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 2 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Orbit provides a 4 zone automatic irrigation system. I used only 3 zones for my property. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 3 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ The main center for your irrigation system could look like this - Timer and 4 zone automatic watering system, Multiple Faucet and splitters, +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 4 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Build an enclosure around your whole water outlet and timer-valve system. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 5 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ This cover-up unit is made from redwood cedar and was allowed to age naturally for a nautical look. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 6 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ The 1 1/2" ABS pipe is used to protect the garden hose from puncture and will allow for easy hose replacement in future, without disturbing the ground. If you want to bury the garden hose without the ABS pipe that is another option. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 7 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Only glue the ABS pipe joints that are underground. Just hand connect the above-ground connections. This allows for easier removal of the hose (after 10-15 years maybe) should it be required. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 8 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Use of multiple Valve and Faucet Splitters allow you to extend the reach and area covered by each watering zone. These remain connected all-year round. No need to remove a store them through winter. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 9 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ More 1 1/2" ABS pipe and garden hose buried underground (about 6"-10") to reach gardens beds that are separated by lawn walkways and sidewalks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 10 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Garden Hose emerging from the ABS pipe into a garden bed and connected to a soaker hose. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 11 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Hiding the ABS and hose in your graden is simple with stone, shrubs or garden plants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 12 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Use the soaker hose to your liking. This is the regular soaker hose from recycled tires. There are newer even smaller soaker hose systems that you could use also. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 13 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ Weave the soaker hose so that it gets maximizes the number of plants it will water. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 14 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ The soaker hose can be on top of the soil or can be slightly buried under a new layer of top soil. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 15 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System Off-Season (Winter) Maintenance - Cover any exposed ends on hoses to prevent critters from crawling in and plugging your hose and soaker system next season. Using a baggie and some electrical tape works fine. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
IMAGE 16 - Eco-Friendly Garden Soaker System ------------------ You can use a Shop Wet Vacuum to suck excess water from the hoses. Just tape the shop vac hose around the hose end and let it run for 5-10 minutes. Enough water will be removed from the underground hoses to prevent any winter frozen water damage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Images and Plans for this Do-It-Yourself Automatic Garden Water Soaker System is available at (http://www.homeandbodyhowto.com) Home and Body How To DIY Hobby Entertainment and Collectibles
