Regular watering of the garden plot and lawn in front of the house ensures the lush flowering of ornamental plants, the succulence of the grass, as well as the growth of vegetable and fruit crops. It is comfortable to work with this task with the help of watering hoses, which are on sale today. There are enough differences - the material of manufacture, diameter, thickness, layering, reinforcement and other characteristics.
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What is the best hose diameter for irrigation?
- What diameter hose is best for irrigation?
What is the best hose diameter for irrigation?
In order to choose the right water hose for the garden, it is important to determine the characteristics that distinguish the products from each other. We advise you to limit the choice before going to the store in order to accurately buy the product.
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There is a huge selection for sale:
- hose length - up to 100 m;
- diameter - from 13 to 38 mm;
- production material - rubber or PVC;
- the presence or absence of reinforcement;
- operating temperatures;
- endurance indicators;
- UV protection.
Consider also the weight of the structure, its environmental friendliness and ease of use.
If everything is simple with the length of the hose - it is determined in accordance with the area of \u200b\u200bthe site - then with the circumference it is much more difficult.
What diameter hose is best for irrigation?
Before buying, determine the scope of work, what area of the site requires irrigation. The generally accepted rule is that the circumference of the tube directly depends on the length of the hose. This is an important point that will allow you to choose the right product.
The greater the length of the watering sleeve, the smaller the diameter is chosen when buying.
The stores offer the following range with labeling:
- 1/2″ - 13 mm;
- 5/8″ - 16 mm;
- 3/4″ - 19 mm;
- 1 inch - 25.4 mm;
- 1 1/4″ - 32 mm;
- 1 1/2″ - 38 mm.
The diameter on the label is equal to the inner circumference of the water pipe.
Sizes 13 and 19 are considered the most common, as they are more convenient to fit with a water tap. They sell a large number of different connectors.
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Inexperienced gardeners often prefer to buy the widest possible hose. This is an erroneous opinion. With insufficient pressure and a long length, the watering sleeve will hardly give a suitable stream of water, or even irrigating the garden will become a test of the gardener's nerves.
