Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 1/2 inch PVC pipe
- PVC pipe glue
- threaded PVC fitting
- PVC cap
- Drill/electric screw driver
- 1/8 inch drill bit
- water hose
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Step 1
The first thing you need is a length of 1/2 inch PVC pipe. glue the PVC cap onto one end of the pipe and let dry. These can be bought at any hardware store.
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Step 2
On the other end glue on the threaded fitting. You will want a female fitting so you can screw the male end of your water hose into it.
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Step 3
take the drill and drill bit and drill small holes into your pipe. One hole about every 10 - 12 inches should work well.
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Step 4
You have your cheap, home made drip irrigation system. All you have to do is screw in your water hose and turn it on.
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Step 5
You can make one for each of your flower beds and bury it underground, or just use one and move it to where ever you need it.
