Automated watering at night - does anyone do that?

Hi,

first of all, thank you for all the answers!

Can you recommend an irrigation timer? I only need two outputs below for my total of two sprinkler lines. The irrigation timer does not require Wi-Fi/Bluetooth etc., it should only open/close the water valve at the specified time-

And am I correct in understanding that you then turn the water on full blast at the outdoor water tap and the irrigation timer acts like a sluice, opening at time X (for example 4 a.m.)? Is it completely risk-free if the water is turned on full blast 24/7? I mean because of the pipe components that could possibly be damaged by the continuous water pressure?

You can walk on it. If you really want English lawn, that’s your decision and then you just water every 2 days. At least as long as that’s allowed, especially from Brandenburg you hear a lot about water shortage. But please don’t blame your soil for choosing a completely unsuitable planting. Nature has adapted to every climate and every soil over thousands of years and found the right thing for every location accordingly. And if you want to look beyond the horizon, I’d search for the keyword flower-gravel-lawn. It’s actually meant for gravel driveways, paths, etc., but will certainly also grow excellently in sandy soil.

The theorist again ;). Our lawn is miles away from English lawn. I could send you pictures of how it looks here in nature, where everything has sown itself (I’m just not at home right now). And when you walk barefoot on gravel…

it always depends on what the water source is.
An outdoor water tap is the worst option because of fresh water, variable pressure, and flow. You have to calculate the circuits accordingly.
If you want to use the faucet and need two circuits, take a look at the Hunter BTT.
The solenoid valves are normally closed without power. They only open during irrigation. So don't worry, usually nothing happens.

Hello everyone,

Just slightly off-topic,
but I asked a few weeks ago whether there are connection sockets (i.e. for the PE pipe supply line) for installation in paved areas. Unfortunately, nothing really came out of it at that time.
The remaining questions were basically clarified.

https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/gartenbewaesserung-leitungen-unter-geplanter-pflasterflaeche.45161/


Can you maybe help here and give a recommendation?
Or do I have to cobble something together myself?

Thanks to you all!

For example, Gardena has a water socket that can be laid in paving. Do you mean something like that?

Theoretically yes, but actually the part is meant for in the ground / the lawn. But if there is nothing else / special there, I will probably have to try it with that....