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"Jill" <news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> Do you have "leaky pipe" over there?
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>> Hi Jill,
>>
>> I think she means her water system is gravity fed as mine will be when
>> it is completed. It is usual to only have on one tap at a time but it
>> takes ages to water an extensive garden everyday as our evaporation is
>> huge.
>
> Thats where I thought leaking pipe had an advantage as its watering
> beneath ground level so reducing somewhat a proportion of the direct
> evaporation losses? and can be done at night when the water is less likely
> to be needed by something else.
I agree, a proper leaky pipe - not just a perforated hosepipe - has been a
boon to us in this very hot, dry summer. I've hardly lifted a watering can
and wouldn't consider a sprinkler or a hosepipe anyway.
It's well worth the investment even for the biggest garden. Next time Lidl
has some we'll get more.
Mary
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