Solar Water Timer - Rain Barrel Soaker Hose

Solar Water Timer
#544 Solar Electronic Faucet Timer
Solar Panel:
The solar panel keeps 2-AA rechargeable
batteries charged. (not included)
Rain Sensor:
Automatically shuts down the timer in the event
of rain. Program will automatically restart on the
next cycle.
Propagation/Mist:
For the garden-greenhouse enthusiast, the Solar
Electronic Timer will time in seconds, unlike other
hose timers which time in minutes!
No Pressure-No Problem:
Perfect for rain barrels or any other gravity fed
system where pressure is an issue. The Solar
Electronic Timer does not require pressure to
operate.
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#193 Rain Barrel Kit
This kit uses the popular 580 size Soaker Hose,
with the versatile black and yellow compression
fittings. Perfect for vegetable gardens, raised
beds, flowers, trees and shrubs. Slow release
saves water, time and money!
Kit Contains:
50’ Bulk Rain Barrel Soaker Hose
25’-Mainline Poly Tubing
1-200 Mesh Tee Filter
1-Female Hose End
1-Tee
3-Coupling
2-Caps
Instruction Manual
Mr. Soaker Hose Juice brand of fertilizers and soil
amendments have been specially formulated for
use with soaker hoses, drip systems, drip tape
and rain barrels for the home gardener.
Juices Available:
Soaker Hose Juice for Tomatoes
Soaker Hose Juice for Roses
Soaker Hose Juice for Flowers
Soaker Hose Juice for Fruit and Nut Trees
Soaker Hose Juice for Vegetables
Soaker Hose Juice for Trees & Shrubs
Soaker Hose Juice Enhancer
Soaker Hose Juice Penetrator
Conserving Earth’s Resources
“WATER”...
One Drop at a Time
Rainwater is natural and useful. It’s soft, free of
dissolved minerals, and chlorine free. Mother
Nature provides it to us free of charge. So take
advantage of this great offer and use it on your
flowers, shrubs, trees or in your vegetable garden.
Rain Barrel Soaker Hose is specially formulated
to work with any rain barrel or gravity fed water
containment system. It is a low flow, high output
soaker hose that allows maximum output for
flower and garden areas. Bulk Rain Barrel Soaker
Hose uses the Mr. Soaker Hose .580 black/yellow
push in fittings for you to create your own custom
soaker hose system. Rain Barrel Soaker Hose is
also available with hose ends to connect directly
to your rain barrel.
www.mrsoakerhose.com
.580 Fittings and Accessories
#107 200 Mesh Tee Filter
A smaller, cleanable mesh filter. Catches sediment to
prevent clogging.
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#108 200 Mesh Y-Filter
Cleanable mesh filter, catches sediment to prevent
clogging.
#109 Female Hose End
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3/4” Female Hose End. Connects tubing to faucet or
garden hose.
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#113 Coupling
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Guidelines
A 200 Mesh filter should be used to prevent
clogging.
Do not exceed a total of 100’ for a single run.
The amount of water varies with pressure,
length of run and water hardness. Experiment
with your system to determine optimum
watering time.
5 year limited warranty.
www.mrsoakerhose.com/warranty.htm
For a list of products, design help, installation
video & dealers visit
www.rainbarrelsoakehose.com
Connects 2 pieces of tubing together or use to end
your line by threading on a #141 cap.
Use for right angle/ tight turns.
#123 Tee
Q: How important is a filter?
A: A 200 mesh filter is a must have in order to filter
out small particles or insects that may end up in
your rain barrel.
Use to connect 3 pcs. of tubing for creating multiple
rows.
#128 Plastic Hold Down Stake
Q: Can I run Rain Barrel Soaker Hose higher
than my barrel?
A: No, water runs down hill. You soaker hose can
never be higher than your source of water.
Keeps your tubing in place.
#140 .580 Insert
Glues into 1/2” pvc fittings to create a .580
compression.
Used on the ends of the coupling or tee to stop the
flow of water.
#142 Inline Shut Off Valve
Turns water off at one section of hose.
#179 50’ Poly Tubing
#189 50’ Rain Barrel Soaker Hose with
Hose Ends
#190 50’ Bulk Rain Barrel Soaker Hose
#191 100’ Bulk Rain Barrel Soaker Hose
Q: Can I bury my Soaker Hose?
A: Soaker Hose can be used on the top of the
ground surface, or covered with a layer of mulch
(recommended for best results also decreasing
water evaporation). You can bury the hose up to 4”
deep if you wish, but this makes it harder to monitor
and can lead to damage from roots or digging.
Q: Can I attach my Rain Barrel Soaker Hose to
my faucet?
A: No. Rain Barrel Soaker Hose is more pourous
than our other soaker hoses. It is specially made to
work with gravity only.
#115 Elbow
#141 Cap
Soaker Hose FAQ’s
Q: How do I use compression fittings?
A: Compression fittings fit over the outside of
Soaker Hose or poly tubing. Simply rock back and
forth while pushing the fitting on. Once on, the
fitting will not come off. If need be, you might be
able to take the fittings off, by gently rocking back
and forth to remove. (Caution: this could cause the
hose to break off in the fitting.)
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Instructions
Measure and sketch your design. Making a list
of fittings and lengths of hose you will need.
Layout your project, cutting hose with a knife
Hose must be on a flat or slightly declining
surface. (Water does not run up hill)
Assemble using the simple push-twist .580
compression fittings.
Slightly elevating your barrel will increase
your water pressure. (Recommended, but not
necessary)
After you have assembled your system,
remove the caps and use your garden hose to
flush it out.
Replace the caps, and you are ready to go.
Q: What is a pressure purge?
A: To begin this process, remove your rain barrel
soaker hose and attach it to a faucet or garden
hose, leaving the end capped. Turn your faucet
on all the way for 1 minute then off for 1 minute.
Repeat this cycle 3 times. At the end of the 3rd
cycle, remove the cap and flush out the system
for about 3 minutes. Re-install the cap and hook it
back up to your rain barrel.
Helpful Hint: If possible, walking on or squeezing
the Soaker Hose (especially the area of concern)
will assist with breaking the buildup from the hose
wall to push out during this process.
For more Q & A:
www.mrsoakerhose.com/mshfaq.pdf