CHEAP DIY Fertilizer Injector
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Two tip for viewers, mount the injector with unions on each side for future removal/replacement.
Also a vale on each side, so you can make a pressure differential, as well a gauge on each side, I also put a main shutoff to open when not using the injector, it's a bypass.
I noticed on Amazon they have added a metering valve that fits on the syphon tube. Have not found any videos showing it in action.
@@charlescoker7752 yes, I have a flow meter on intake hose, I can adjust my main valves, and also one on the intake, so I know how many GPH of Fert. is going out, as I use different solutions, I take a gallon jar, time it, and see if it corresponds to the gauge, as different solutions act differently, it probably isn't that critical, but I can feed according to leaf sampling, different feeds at differing stages.
Good job, if you incorporated unions in your design you could change the injectors out for cleaning or replacement
Excellent! I've only recently thought about fertilizer injection and experienced some "sticker shock" when browsing the bigger, nicer setups. Your solution is clean and simple and probably the way I will construct my own. Thanks!!
Appreciate the video, however due to a lack of pressure differential in my drip tape setup, it did not work for me. For people in the same situation, I was able to work around it by throwing a 12 volt submersible pump in my bucket of fertilizer and forcing it through. Make sure you have a back flow preventer to stop it from going in to your water supply.
Seems you got it working but you could also install a small 12v pressure pump, the type they use in caravans.
You could possibly flip the injector 180’ and make if a gravity feed
How does that work? Please explain. Thank you @@kylelugg8388
Plumber here! when you are "gluing" your pvc pipe into a fitting, rotate it at least 90% to make a much better seal.
Anyone could also read the directions on the cans
Do you mean 90° or
1/4 trun?
@@joejanes7818 I'm sure he meant 90 degrees/quarter turn. I've done amateur PVC for decades and never heard of any "percent rotation"...but, for those who haven't used the stuff before, this clarification may be necessary.
Don't over think it gang. Just turn it like he suggested. It doesn't take a genius to understand 90%, 1/4, etc.
Oops. My bad, I meant 90 degrees or 1/4 turn.
Added 2 of these to my home irrigation setup. 1 isolated for yard zone fertilizer use and another isolated for garden zones.
Is this still working great for you?
Many people should place an antisiphon / backflow preventer valve, depending on their setup.
My initial thought exactly.
Not many, all people.
How do you know how much fertilizer your plants are getting? I want to make one of these but I'm not sure how potent to make the fertilizer and how much to make. Great video and love the idea !
Just figure how many pounds of actual nutrient you want to put down. It’ll get diluted out but that’s fine beucase you know how much went out in that given area.
The stop valve could be nice positioned sideways as opposed to up if you were to mount the pipes on a wall or something.
I bought a fertilizer venturing unit.
Works great when water flows through with NO back pressure (spray nozzle or even drilling) . Install spray nozzle or drilling No suction from fertilizer bottle.
Hey Dre just a note to say I really enjoy watching your channel, your videos are very informative. Got someone your age with a well of knowledge is amazing. Keep your head up buddy keep on planting on. You are doing great
I was just recently wondering how to incorporate some fertilizer into my drip system. Thanks!
Thank you! I’ve been waiting for you to show me how to make these.
Hay young man i farmed a lot of years you are very good at this i enjoyed, Bless you. !!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice homemade fertilizer / pesticide injector and without the need of a reservoir tank . Very compacted and portable
If you use a union ball valve if anything plugs up in the injector you can take the entire thing apart without having to buy new parts.
GREAT JOB DRE. WHEN YOU PUT THAT GLUE ON HURRY & SHOVE IN ALL THE WAY & LET DRY
Made this today and it worked like a charm. Used a short hose bought at Lowes with both female ends to connect with my filter system.
So I try to make one today, but I updated a little bit and instead of having a shut off valve I have a b-hyve timer actually two. But mine is not sucking up fertilizer. Mine is actually shooting water into the bucket. What am I doing wrong? I’m not wasting any fertilizer, I try to prime it to see if it would suck but it’s not
@@chanoyrhule4612did you figure it out? Mines filling up the bucket too
How much fertilzer are you adding to tomatoes and how often?
Love this info! Thank you so much for sharing. I was just thinking to myself today, I need to find a way to not have to detach and reattach fertilizer every single time we feed. Thanks again. Will be adding this to the lineup here.
Primer is just a cleaner so glue works PRECIOUS
Awsome bud do you have a parts list
This only works because of the 2" hose running to his drip lines reducing water pressure. If that hose were small back pressure would prevent suction. Remember that drip tape peeps. I learned this the hard way.
So how do I make it work with garden hose to garden hose? Drip line way down the hose
@@GregHarrisFL Any reduction of water pressure after the Venturi will prevent suction. If you are using drip tape, normally, some sort of PSI reducer would need to be present to prevent bursting driptape. If that is PSI redaction placed after the Venturi system it will not work.
@@JimJWalker using 1 GPH dip line ( about 300 ft ) 1 ft space about 300 GPH)
Awesome. Your videos are always top notch. Learning much from you my friend.
only works for high volume of water going thru. ;( built one for my small drip system and the suction doesn't kick in
You mentioned 12 psi, where do you put the pressure valve? Great design!
This is usually accomplished through a pressure reducer which goes on after the filter and hose setup. Too much pressure blows the fittings off and can damage the drip tape 12 and under is acceptable to most folks
I've always preferred the fertilization method
- economical
- efficient
- labour cost relief
- Time saving
I did this exact setup to hook up to my hose from my well.. I’m guessing the pressure might be too high it’s a 30/50 switch, because the water is coming out of the fertilizer tube from my 5 gallon bucket.. I even made sure I had the arrow going to my left when I made the set up. Is there a pressure regulator or reducer that you can recommend?
Thanks
Did you ever get it figured out? I have the same problem it's just overflowing my bucket
i made this same set up but will not draw from the bucket .. i even took the flow valve off the small suction tuve still would not flow . even put on sprinkler still nothing i get 15 plus gallons a minute full out what is wrong dre..?
My injector will not suck up fertilizer there is a little ball and spring in the end can you help
Farmer Dre you made my Day! U Da Man!
You are a good man! Thanks sharing this video. Do you know what the ratio that is dispensed is? You saved a lot of people some good money. Blessings to you.
I made two of these for my raised beds. They both seem to siphon water from my bucket but when my timer shuts off the water flows out of the siphon tube.
I dont have the 2 ball valves on the sides is that necessary?
Also do you keep your water on?
To be clear my set up from the water source:
Anti siphon valve
Venturi loop
Drip filter
Drip timer
I dont have the 2 ball valves on the sides is that necessary?
Also do you keep your water on?
To be clear my set up is in this or from the water source:
Anti siphon valve
Venturi loop
Drip filter
Drip timer
There is a need to update the Amazon link to the fertilizer injector!!
Do you need a pressure regulator anywhere on the line? If so, where do you place it? Great DIY design. Thank you.
How do you build it backwards? I dont see it, since the ball valve is either open or closed and non directional. I could very well be wrong. Please explain. Thanks for the video I'll be making one later today
Hey dre, just built your injector. I'm having trouble getting it to siphon when it is on the flow in side of my 4 zone auto timer. However it works as expected when the timer is taken out of the system. Any suggestions?
it reduces output AND requires open end with little back flow pressure. So sprinkles won't work.
Great job brother. Just saved me some money. Thanks.
You mentioned 12psi, I didn't see a pressure reducer in the high tunnel you showed at the end, does this injector work with a pressure reducer of 12psi or not? Also you don't have the link to the venturi in the description box... Thanks
I’m going try this with Miracle Gro Liquafeed Universal Feeder for hemp irrigation.
I built mine just like yours all it does as runs water back to my bucket.I am using the regulator on my faucet to the device, any suggestions?
If we buy the injector from you, does it come as the whole kit?
Hi Farmer Dre,,can I use a hose longer than 50' with this device?? (actually my hose is a 5/8 or 3/4 diameter and is 78' long, with a high flow garden hose gun at the end,)will it work? some kind of siphons systems are limited to 50' hose length from after the device to the nozzle or gun.
You could put on the end of your hose with an X ft hose for the outlet. Then you only have X ft of siphon system. Only additional cost is a cheap hose pipe.
Thanks for the video… if using this inline with a hose/irrigations 16mm )13mm internal) what is causing the system to start up the. Suddenly drop off but when connected without an outlet hose it works seamlessly?
Haha so much for that Amazon link. I see he now sells that 17 dollar injector siphon for almost 60 dollars on his website.
Those are threaded elbows dude , I'm not a plumber either tho I mid as well by by now i educated my self on ever bit of pvc there is over the last few years there is alot to it .
YES DRE I SOLD PVC FITTINGS 15 YEARS. NEVER PUT TEFLON ON PLASTIC THREAD. THEY WILLSEAL OFF ALONE. ONLY METAL TEFLON.
I always used it, started in Golf course irrigation in 1977
HEY FARMER DRE YOU PRECIOUS GIFT FROM GOD. WE LOVE YOU. GOD BLESS YOU DRE, FAMILY, & HELPERS IN JESUS NAME.
Need some advice. I made the fertilizer Injector following your instructions. I mounted it on a 4x4 that has the power source for my 20HP Zoeller pump that pumps water from my pond to water the garden. The injector is not pulling fertilizer from the 5 gallon bucket. I have it positioned correctly with the arrow. I also have the correct size tubing. Any advice you can give me would be great. Thanks!
I’m going to see if I can get the parts here in the UK and make 2 of these one for me one for me mum for the gardens will make it much easier especially for me mum cheers 🍻
Man you totally need to treat yourself to a PVC pipe cutter. They are cheap, and its way easier than sawing and does a cleaner job too. You will never look back I promise :p
Hi, which one did you use. Their is no link. Amazon has a number of them. Some have good reviews and some don't. Apparently they all don't work with driptape irrigation. I see you have a expensive one listed on your page. But I'm trying to conserve money this year as funds are tight trying to get everything I need.
Excellent!!!. Just what I need.
I like this but whats the easiest method to calculate the output ppm.
Help! Would this set up work with the the injector and fertilizer container ABOVE the pvc pipe laying on the ground?? Any information would be appreciated!!
I bought an injector and with my fertilizers (Jacks Classic) normal mix I'm not getting very much to the plants. it very diluted. It's delivering about 80 PPM. I'd like to see closer to 900PPM. how do you proportion your fertilizer mix concentration in the bucket?
Have you come up with a solution? Another option is micro dose fertilization, where you just constantly have that small amount of fertilizer mixed with your water constantly when your irrigation turns on
@@franklugo6928 my plants didn't do that well last summer. lack of sunlight in my greenhouse I would manually fertilize the individual plants occasionally to give them a boost. I'm going to try such buckets this year in my new greenhouse with pliantly of sun.
Love your videos I'm trying to start on a orchard
YES CLEAN BOTH PIECES & GLUE BOTH PIECES PRECIOUS.
You must work at a Waffle House or a truck stop with that “precious stuff “
do you know what the ratio is on this type injector ? trying to figure out how to mix my fertilizer...
💪🏼 Good video 🇺🇸
Thanks for the vid and instructions but where's the link to the injector?
what about getting air in your drip lines?
Never works the Venturi, many video s showing it, and many comments. saying It does not work
Can this actually travel far back in the garden? I feel like only the front will get the fertilizer but not must in the back.
Hey Dre, doe this piece work well for gravity fed irrigation? I have a rain water collection system to water my garden using gravity. will that work?
Can this work on a regular lawn irrigation system?
The 90 degree pvc fittings are called 'elbows'
Correct - also the "smooth" ends are called "Slips" - So all together it is a female slip/female thread elbow
WILL THIS SYSTEM WORK WITH AN INGROUND LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM THAT IS ON DIFFERANT STATIONS AND TIMER
Could you pump air through it to make suction for water movement going vertically throughout the pump?
For a big out door set this is ideal , but for an indoor operation for indoor cannibis production I'd sooner go with a dosatron injector,mixer tank , and so forth , which is what I'm going to so in the future I'm trying to find cheaper options that are as precise as a dosatron stule injector, but I dont see it happening, without learning a little bit on pneumatics , I
Already a plumber by now fuck me lol , if I could find a way to precisely
Hello, Farmer Dre, FYI in my country the 1" Irrigation Venturi Fertilizer Mixer Injectors Agriculture Garden Water Tube only cost USD5.00. How come you bought it for USD17.00-19.00 in your country.?Can we start some trading businesses together with you as it can be shipped to you easily. Perhaps we can compare prices for other garden accessories and start to do some business together. How about it? Can get cheaper if order in bulk. How about it?
I did the same thing, but the water shooting out the siphon tupe?
I didn't see a link for the injector you bought from Amazon?
Enjoy your work Thanks
What is the ratio of fertilizer to water when open or what is your settings for healthy plants? What concentration is your fertilizer supply? Seems like it’s a balance of how much you want the Venturi valve to suck up vs how strong your fertilizer solution is. Any idea how many oz or gallons per min of fertilizer solution it would take wide open?
I'm interested in this setup for my 1k front yard? Are you able to build this and send it to me? What do you use for the mixture tank?
BACK FLOW THINGER should be in there lol
great video but you are building a pressure differential bypass and not the fertilizer injector itself.
I set mine up just like the one in this video, it dose not work flow is right . I have 55 psi at the hose in coming HELP??
Can this injector replace a Dosatron?
Hi cuz, I’m still waiting for the farmers market video...🍎
I built the injector system base on your plan. However, when I connect anything such as a sprinkler or even hand nozzle the injector does draw up the solution. The only time the injector works is when there is nothing connected to the output hose. Kinda defeats the purpose for me.
Any help is accepted.
Thanks I'm gonna try this on my lawn sprinkler system but instead of fertilizer gonna add neem oil insect repellent 😂
Thanks for sharing. 🌿
Great tips! Thanks
Nice Job!
Great Video!
Seen these on AliExpress for 10-20$ pre built, if you can wait a month or two for shipping
C$ 10.57 22％ Off | 32/40/50/63mm Venturi Tube Gardening Irrigation Fertilizer Injector Switch Filter
a.aliexpress.com/_mPSRtoD
The chinese don't have the patent rights that mazzei has for it's venturi injectors.
@@sharonrose9552 I don’t think the Chinese card lol
Houchu on Amazon has the same injector if any are looking yet.
I want to have one of the fertiliser fider but I live in pakistan how can order
Thanks!!!
thanks
very informative 😍
Great video.
Thanks
No link in the description, Fam...
Check now!
How much does the fertilizer injector reduce water output? Im figuring you can’t really water via sprinkler with this setup
The mazzei site I believe has the pressure drop listed (and they make different sizes). but it isn't nearly as much as you are thinking like 2psi with the mazzei design.
Hi bro, I did what you did but it is not working
Me too
The Fertilizer injector link (in the description) doesn't work. Can you plz provide the details of the parts used?
You are correct it does not work when used in a 1/2 line system, I don't understand why dre would put out a injector video knowing it doesn't work on a 1/2in line...disappointed to say the least and will seek advice from another, from this point forward..
as lkng you boughtthe ready made ventury enjector, the rest is easy, we need self making entury enjector