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Hello,

Can anyone share a diagram and parts list for a microirrigation system for raised beds?  Wondering if most schools have the same water set up that we have.  We have to use a sillcock water key to open the water at the building.  I'm trying to figure out how this will interface with our microirrigation system, I guess we just leave it on during the breaks and dry periods when we're watering daily.  THen there's the issue of minimizing trip hazards that tubing and hoses can pose while still keeping things accessible in case we need to do maintenance.  Looking for any experienced advice on microirrigation at schools. THanks!

Nicole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQNdGFI9wiQ&list=PLRPvivt71gQCzuwBI3yHf5Gvgmn_KlZq-

This is a good overview of parts and system planning.

peace

Fidel

We cannot afford to have an irrigation system put in to our garden. Instead we run tripod sprinklers. These are attached to the wall faucet that has a key. We purchased a dual timer system. That way the water can stay on but the timer keeps it from running until our set watering days and times occur.

https://a.co/d/ceAmJMT

For anyone else searching for irrigation info, I found a great source, Drip Depot.  They have a great guide and a video series: https://www.dripdepot.com/guides/drip-irrigation-planning-and-installation-guide.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQNdGFI9wiQ&list=PLRPvivt71gQCzuwBI3yHf5Gvgmn_KlZq-

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