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  • 1.  Draft Irrigation Repair Supply Kit

    Posted 11-13-2023 12:46:00 AM
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    Hi Gardeneers,

    Our team brainstormed this supply list for an irrigation repair kit. We're planning to do an irrigation training for site-based garden educators and will leave them with the supplies to do basic repairs...What do you think?


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    Christina Abuelo
    School Garden Equity Catalyst
    Barrio Botany
    San Diego, CA

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  • 2.  RE: Draft Irrigation Repair Supply Kit

    Posted 11-13-2023 12:41:00 PM
    Edited by Carole Palmer 11-13-2023 12:42:55 PM

    What a great idea! Kudos for planning ahead!

    A few thoughts...

    1. a toolbox or something similar to put all the small parts in, plus ziplock bags for the opened packets... maybe even a portable file box that could more easily include laminated instruction sheets or even last-minute lesson plans, etc.; 
    2. garden hose repair items if the irrigation system is attached to a hose (or even if it's not; most people don't seem to know how easy it can be to repair or customize the lengths of garden hoses); 
    3. a tube of Rector Seal (rated for potable water) is also helpful for problematic leaks;
    4. a more expensive hole punch... the cheapies will do the job but the $15 versions are more user-friendly imho...  :-)

    Lots of ways to approach this. SOOOO many variations on the theme these days and it's truly a question of what works best for your team. Hope these suggestions are helpful. Good luck & have fun!



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    Carole Palmer
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