We've been there. When you're in the aisles of an outdoor store and every tiny piece of an irrigation kit is sitting there, it feels really overwhelming! To combat this, Hoselink have created three kits to provide you with everything you need from start to finish, whilst still offering a customisable experience.

The Basics 

1. What is a home irrigation system? 

A home irrigation system is a setup designed to automatically or semi-automatically deliver water to lawns, gardens, and landscaped areas around a home. Its main purpose is to ensure plants receive the right amount of water without the need for manual watering. 

2. Why would someone use a home irrigation system? 

People use home irrigation systems for convenience, water efficiency, and plant health. These systems save time, reduce water waste, and provide consistent watering, which helps lawns and gardens thrive. They're especially useful during hot or dry seasons or for people with busy schedules. 

3. What does a typical home irrigation system look like / include? 

A typical home irrigation system includes: 

More advanced setups may include multiple watering zones, rain sensors, or integration with smart home systems. 

Planning a Home Irrigation System: What to Consider 

When setting up a home irrigation system, keep the following in mind: 

Garden Size & Shape 

Measure the area you need to water. Irregular shapes may need customised layouts or adjustable emitters. 

Water Pressure & Flow Rate 

Your available tap pressure and flow will determine how many sprinklers or drippers can run at once. For our new irrigation kits this is taken care of via the included pressure regulator.  

Plant Types & Water Needs 

Lawns, garden beds, veggie patches and pots may all need different watering styles or durations. 

Sun Exposure & Soil Type 

Sunny or sandy areas may need more frequent watering than shaded or clay-heavy ones. 

Watering Method 

Choose between drip irrigation, sprays, sprinklers, or a mix depending on plant type and location. 

Automation 

Decide if you want a manual or tap timer-controlled system. 

Future Expansion 

Plan for possible add-ons or layout changes. Modular systems like our Irrigation Kits make adding and customising your system a breeze. 

Designing your layout: 

The first step is to outline the area you want to water. We recommend measuring out the space and even drawing a small diagram to scale. This will help when working out sprinkler spacing, coverage and pipe length.  

Things to keep in mind: 

With the area layout confirmed you can now map out the water coverage needed. 

Overlapping spray in irrigation is crucial for achieving uniform and efficient watering, preventing dry spots and promoting healthy plant growth. This means spacing emitters and sprinklers so that the spray from one head reaches the area covered by the next, ensuring consistent water distribution. 
However, it is important not to over-water a single spot. So make sure the spray overlap is minimal, just reaching the next sprinkler. 

Choosing the Best Kit 

To this end, Hoselink has three kit options to cover a wide range of scenarios from small veggie beds all the way up to established trees and come with everything you need for a basic set up. 

Adjustable Drip 

The dripper is great for smaller garden and veggie, awkward shaped and narrow beds. 

They are also perfect for heavily planted garden beds, as they water at ground level and no plant foliage can shield the water. This also makes them great for windy areas as the water isn't blown away. 

Coverage per 360° head can be adjusted between 0 - 0.8m diameter  

Coverage per 180° head can be adjusted between 0 - 0.5m radius 

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Adjustable Spray 

The sprayer is great for soaking the soil and watering the whole root ball of plants. They spray low so can basically go in any garden or veggie bed but are ideal for larger beds. They are the best allrounder that suits almost every situation or garden bed. 

Coverage per head can be adjusted from 0 - 3.5m diameter.

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For uniform, comprehensive watering of larger garden beds

Under Tree Sprinkler 

The large under tree sprinkler is great for orchard trees and trees in general. Large garden beds is where they are best used. Deflector can be removed to increase coverage from 1.6m diameter to 5m diameter. 

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Planning you Pipework 

Now that you have selected your desired spray head and kit, you can plan out the pipework for your irrigation.  

When planning your irrigation system there are two options for how you layout your main line tubing (as shown in the images below). 

Both have their advantages and disadvantages so pick what is right for your layout and garden. 

Circuit Pipework 

A looped system where the pipe returns to near the starting point, forming a closed circuit. 

Straight Line Pipework 

A single line run from the tap, typically with outlets spaced along its length. 

This is also the perfect opportunity to confirm the number of joiners, elbows, tees and end caps your system/layout will require. 

While our irrigation kits come with everything you need for a basic set up, each garden is unique, and your planned set up may require some additional parts. Make sure you order these at the same time as your kit to avoid hassle when installing.