DIY Garden Grid Irrigation

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  • čas přidán 28. 10. 2023
  • This is a DIY version of a square-foot gardening watering grid.
    These are the kind of fittings I used -
    Tees - www.amazon.com/dp/B085SVC4W2?...
    Crosses - www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6Q1TL96?...
    90s - www.amazon.com/dp/B07T5KDWSG?...
    tube - www.amazon.com/dp/B000WU5GGQ?...
    Tube cutter - a.co/d/hfwAUAJ
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Komentáře • 49

  • @jtistj
    @jtistj Před 3 měsíci +4

    I purchased one of those grids online and then decided I can do it myself. Your video was spot on!! Thank you!

  • @mrjferg74
    @mrjferg74 Před 5 měsíci +6

    You just saved me a lot of money on my 4 raised beds

  • @victoiresgarden5601
    @victoiresgarden5601 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I saw the square foot grid made by that company. And the price is ridiculous. DIY is definitely the way to go.

  • @tassiegirl1991
    @tassiegirl1991 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Oh boy I just bought one at some cost here in Aus. Thank you you guys will save me money as I will make my own from now on. Seeing how it flattened was the clincher. Can I also say how nice to see you working together like you did. Thank you.

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for your comment!

  • @rosenurse7687
    @rosenurse7687 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you! We are all thankful for sharing your skill with us. Great Tutorial!!!!

  • @ritalr15
    @ritalr15 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Can you show how or where you added the connection piece for the water to get to it

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před měsícem

      Sorry for the delay. I was hoping to get an updated video out. But here are a couple of photos that show the connection. In my case, I was hooking it up to 3/4" PVC. But the hardware store has adaptors to go from the tubing to garden hose as well if you need that option. Hope this helps!
      www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lfvd2iygewkkatijlgqtd/20240203_141317.jpg?rlkey=jp7fpf9d9dkpl7f11jaf5jeo0&dl=0
      www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o94b3juq9gccdf7d3rmws/20240203_141330.jpg?rlkey=xff2xi075a29tyjyiwzfpciho&dl=0

  • @CerberusOnFire
    @CerberusOnFire Před 4 měsíci +1

    Well done, looks great.

  • @PinkTaurus93
    @PinkTaurus93 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @locogirl20
    @locogirl20 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Awesome.

  • @redlotus013
    @redlotus013 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I saw this vid and appreciate! Just the water hook up close up so I can get this done quickly! Thank you very much for this vid you 2!

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 6 měsíci +4

      I just ran a pressure reducer off of my 3/4" irrigation main then to a tee and a couple of valves for adjustment. I will post a photo if I can figure how.

  • @KarenCampbell-qh1xt
    @KarenCampbell-qh1xt Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video! I do think for what it costs to make it is worth paying for it made. I bought one already and was going to try to make one myself as well but I’m going to cough up the money and just have it all done. Ugh!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @christinehbailey
    @christinehbailey Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this great video! For those of us with many raised beds it’s nice to be able to save some money by doing diy! Has anyone found a site where you can buy in bigger bulk than Amazon?!

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 2 měsíci

      I was researching this for another video and found these. Still Amazon but a bit cheaper. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQNLNRR1/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A35H6DIESQCH4R&th=1

  • @MPWUSN
    @MPWUSN Před 5 měsíci

    What psi reducer did you put on the system?

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 5 měsíci

      It was just a 25 psi reducer I got from Home Depot.

  • @MsFobbie
    @MsFobbie Před 6 měsíci

    So the T, Cross and corner fittings need to be 1/2 inch as well?

    • @MsFobbie
      @MsFobbie Před 6 měsíci +1

      Also what are the fittings made off? Copper? Do you think it would work just as good with PVC fittings?

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@MsFobbie thanks for the question, these are the fittings I used.
      www.amazon.com/dp/B085SVC4W2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

  • @floridagirl8540
    @floridagirl8540 Před 8 měsíci

    This is great! Where did you get the parts please?

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Sorry for the delayed reply. I updated the text in the description with links to the parts on Amazon.

  • @RamyaPasuparthi
    @RamyaPasuparthi Před 3 měsíci

    Hello! Can you please help me link for Tube cutter and hole drill

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 3 měsíci

      Hello, the cutter is from a company called RainDrip
      a.co/d/hfwAUAJ
      The hole drill is a 1/16" ( about 1.5 mm). Some people have said that a small push pin will work also.

  • @redlotus013
    @redlotus013 Před 6 měsíci

    How did you hook up the water?

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Here are a couple of photos.
      www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lfvd2iygewkkatijlgqtd/20240203_141317.jpg?rlkey=jp7fpf9d9dkpl7f11jaf5jeo0&dl=0
      www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o94b3juq9gccdf7d3rmws/20240203_141330.jpg?rlkey=xff2xi075a29tyjyiwzfpciho&dl=0

    • @redlotus013
      @redlotus013 Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks so much!

  • @kevinhipps1236
    @kevinhipps1236 Před 5 měsíci +1

    How much did it cost you?

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Buying the parts of of Amazon, it works out to about $20 for a 3x4 grid. The tubing comes in a 100-ft roll and you will be able to build a couple of them with that and have some left over for other projects. Thanks for the question!

  • @melindabushong4510
    @melindabushong4510 Před 15 dny

    I can’t see where you talk about the connection to the water source

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 2 dny

      Greetings,
      Sorry for the late reply. I just hooked it into my irrigation system. Here is a photo of how I did it.
      www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lfvd2iygewkkatijlgqtd/20240203_141317.jpg?rlkey=jp7fpf9d9dkpl7f11jaf5jeo0&e=1&st=orzx4e3v&dl=0

  • @krazmokramer
    @krazmokramer Před 5 měsíci

    This is a very good instructional video. HOWEVER, the expense is greatly underquoted. One bag of each of the linked fittings is $46, and for a 3' x 6' it will take 2 or 3 bags of each. Plus the 100' roll of tubing which isn't linked or priced. And the cost of a heat gun if you don't own one. The GiM grid for a 3' x 6' is $91 delivered from the GiM website. No cutting, no drilling, no wasted fittings or tubing (some left over for another project is extra expense if you aren't going to use it.) PLUS...no wasted time for the additional labor. Am I missing something here???

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 5 měsíci +5

      Hi Krazmo. Prices do tend to fluctuate on Amazon but below is a breakdown of the cost are as of today (excluding tax and shipping) -
      Tees - $11.99 for 24 or $0.50 ea
      Crosses - $15.99 for 14 or $1.14 ea
      90's - $9.99 for 18 or $0.56 ea
      tube - $24.39/100-ft or $0.24/ft
      As for the the cost for one 3x6 grid, you will need need -
      10 Tees = $5.00
      6 crosses = $6.85
      4 90's = $2.22
      31-ft of tube = $7.56
      Total = $21.63 in material cost.
      With the listed items in the as-purchased quantities, you could make 2 of these grids for $62.36 in materials and have some tubing and fittings left over for incidental use around the garden or for other projects . Keep in mind, that either this DIY version or the GiM one, you will still need tings like tubing, fittings and a pressure reducer to hook it all up so a little extra of those items is not a bad idea.
      Home Depot also sells most of these items in smaller quantities if you dont need or want any extra. However they are at a slightly higher unit cost. The only fitting that seems hard to find is the cross. Amazon is just easy for most people so that is why I went that way.
      As for the heat gun, it is not necessary, but useful. You could probably use a hairdryer or some other method too.
      As far as additional labor, some people get a sense of accomplishment for being able to DIY something like this and trying something new. So it is hard to put a price tag or benefit to that. If they save a few dollars along they way maybe that gives them the opportunity to buy some more seeds for the garden.
      Another benefit to DIY is not being constrained by the shapes and sizes sold by GiM. So you can truly customize it to match the exact size of your garden bed.
      Hope this helps.

    • @krazmokramer
      @krazmokramer Před 5 měsíci

      @@dcfrank1 Thank you for your reply. The prices you quoted today are significantly less than they were 4 days ago. Amazon is a crapshoot when it comes to pricing. You just validated my original comment. You can't say that you can build one 3x6 for $21.63. You have to buy the materials in the bulk packaging in which they are sold. And Amazon uses the hot dogs/hot dog buns formula when it comes to bulk packaging (more buns than there are hot dogs). One 3x6 actually costs you $68. If you need 2 then 2 costs you $68. If you need 3 then it will cost you $136. To say that it is only $21 and you will have lots of material left over in case you ever need it is misleading. If you never need that left over material, you can't get a partial refund. You spent $68. Your logic is similar to saying I only want one bowl of corn flakes. I still have to buy a box of corn flakes for $5. If I only eat one bowl, that bowl cost me $5, not the 50 cents it would be per bowl if I ate the entire box.As for the additional pressure reducer you wrote of, I have no idea what you are referring to. My GiM 3x6 arrived in 48 hours. It is a complete kit. The 3 sections fit together and a garden hose is attached to the inlet. You turn on the water faucet and the grid works. The drip/stream holes are squirting in the correct directions, and the tubing is perfectly straight. Yes, I spent $91 for it. And I will bet it works better than the DIY grid in your video.

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 5 měsíci +4

      @krazmokramer With a little research and you can find these items in smaller quantities, except the crosses which I can only find on Amazon in a 12-pack...ok I will have 6 left over. If I want to drive to Home Depot I can actually get the tubing cheaper than on amazon (9.98/50-ft). So, I CAN build one for about $32 and have 6-crosses, 1-90 and 19-ft of tube left over to use on something else or donate to a local community garden. Still cheaper than the $91 and I enjoy making them and they work great.
      So far, we have built 5 of these systems and all of them custom sizes to exactly fit our grow beds and we will be building at least 4 more so bulk is the way to go for us. The GiM system is nice but just too limiting in sizing for our application.
      I am glad you are happy with your system.

    • @lindysmallwood2039
      @lindysmallwood2039 Před 4 měsíci

      GIM is a better quality than a drip line they are DIY. I have 2 GIM and they have been in the extreme heat and cold with no cracking or breaking

    • @aftermidnight4867
      @aftermidnight4867 Před 4 měsíci +8

      @@krazmokramer Why be so crazy critical? Good for you that you bought your GIM system! Congratulations! I have 10- 4x8 raised beds. I’m not willing to shell out $1,600. I appreciate this video- which will save us HUNDREDS of dollars! Go tend to your little box and quit being such an irritating bully!

  • @lindysmallwood2039
    @lindysmallwood2039 Před 4 měsíci

    The grid from garden in a minute is made out of a different material than regular drip line. The drip line you have will crack and break with the heat and cold. It is less expensive but how long will it last? So is it really less expensive? Hmmm

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před 4 měsíci +3

      Hi Lindy, the Rainbird distribution tubing used is pretty good stuff and has lasted years in our garden here in Arizona. We use it for most all of our irrigation system.

  • @d.rogers4184
    @d.rogers4184 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What hose connection to the garden grid did you fashioned like garden grid has?

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před měsícem

      Sorry for the delay. I was hoping to get an updated video out. But here are a couple of photos that show the connection. In my case, I was hooking it up to 3/4" PVC. But the hardware store has adaptors to go from the tubing to garden hose as well. Hope this helps!
      www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lfvd2iygewkkatijlgqtd/20240203_141317.jpg?rlkey=jp7fpf9d9dkpl7f11jaf5jeo0&dl=0
      www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o94b3juq9gccdf7d3rmws/20240203_141330.jpg?rlkey=xff2xi075a29tyjyiwzfpciho&dl=0

  • @d.rogers4184
    @d.rogers4184 Před 2 měsíci +1

    How long do you leave them on for? Water flow seems heavy.

    • @dcfrank1
      @dcfrank1  Před měsícem

      Yes, they do flow quire well. As for how long, that will depend on your particular soil and water pressure. One thing that can help adjust is the addition of a inline valve such as the blue ones in this photo.
      www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o94b3juq9gccdf7d3rmws/20240203_141330.jpg?rlkey=xff2xi075a29tyjyiwzfpciho&dl=0