We use the Zhuk system for drip irrigation of beds

Today, the technology of root drip irrigation has become very popular among gardeners, on private land plots, and in large agricultural farms. Drip irrigation Beetle is the simplest and most effective way to increase yields when growing crops, both in the open field and in greenhouses. This device is especially good for irrigating greenhouse plants with a rather weak root system. This device will allow you to water sparingly and competently feed almost any garden crops, saving the owner's time and money. This article will consider the types, equipment, methods of application and advantages of the drip irrigation system, through the use of the Beetle kit.

What the manufacturer offers

Today, on the domestic market there is a huge range of systems for root irrigation of plants, among which the most popular among our compatriots is the drip irrigation system Zhuk from the Russian manufacturer Cycle LLC. The device got its name due to the arrangement of mechanisms for supplying liquid to crops (droppers), which are located in pairs on the sides of the supply pipeline.

To date, the manufacturer produces two types of Zhuk irrigation systems:

• for greenhouses;
• for greenhouses.

For those who want to increase the served irrigation area with the Zhuk drip irrigation system, the manufacturer has provided an extended kit that allows you to increase the irrigation area by 20 crops.

The extended kit does not include a main hose. It must be purchased separately.

Each type of device has its own characteristics regarding the degree of automation, the number of droppers and the method of supplying water to the plants. Further, we will consider in more detail the design, equipment, method of using each system.

Design features and principle of operation

The principle of operation of the root irrigation system consists in the dosed supply of liquid to the root zone of plants. Through the main hose, which is laid out in the aisle, water enters the supply pipes, and from them it is supplied through droppers directly to the roots of the crops.

Watering time can be adjusted manually, with supplied taps, or with a timer.

The Beetle Watering Timer is an electromechanical device that adjusts to watering times from 1 to 120 minutes, with a repetition rate of 1 to 168 hours. This device allows you to fully automate the process of irrigation of plants, making it effective even in the driest season.

The Zhuk root irrigation kits are supplied to the Russian market in dense cardboard boxes with a list of elements and assembly instructions.

In the basic configuration, the Beetle root drip irrigation system is a set that consists of the required elements:

• main and supply hoses;
• filter for fine water purification from mechanical impurities;
• crane;
• mechanisms for supplying water to the ground.

In addition, the kit necessarily includes the required number of fittings (fittings, unions, adapters, etc.) to create a circuit and connect it to a water supply system or a container with water.The number of elements included in the kit depends on the purpose and method of connecting the system.

Drip irrigation for the greenhouse, the Zhuk is designed for watering 60 plants in an open area of ​​18 m² or on a standard greenhouse with dimensions of 6x3 meters when planting in 4 rows. The greenhouse set includes the number of elements necessary for irrigation of 30 crops, planted in open ground on an area of ​​6 m² or a standard greenhouse measuring 6x1 meters when using a 2-row planting scheme.

Kit Beetle for connection from the water supply

This kit is intended for connection to the water supply system. It can be either "greenhouse" for 30 plants, and "greenhouse" for 60 bushes, complete set. Drip irrigation kit The water pipe beetle is equipped with a timer that controls the time and frequency of watering. This set is ideal for root irrigation of crops that are not demanding on the temperature of irrigation water: radishes, legumes, etc. According to reviews, the Beetle water supply kit is the best solution for watering flower beds, "alpine slides».

Drip irrigation system Beetle for connection from the tank

This set is intended for connection to an autonomous water supply system with low pressure. A feature of this design is the presence of a special adapter that allows you to connect the main hose to the water tank. The set does not have a timer and can be completed with 30 or 60 water feeders. Drip Irrigation The Beetle from the Tank is suitable for irrigating crops that require warm water for effective growth.

Today, another version of this system with an automated supply of liquid from a water supply system to a container has appeared on sale. This novelty was highly appreciated by users who now have no control over the process of filling the container and watering the plants in their area. These sets are also offered by the manufacturer in different configurations; for 30 and 60 bushes.

Main advantages

Owners and specialists highlight a lot of the Beetle's advantages over systems from other manufacturers, namely:

1. The presence of a filter, thanks to which the water is purified from mechanical impurities and does not clog the dropper nozzles.
2. In the set, for the correct installation of the supply pipes in the main hose, the manufacturer supplies an awl equipped with a limiter.
3. The innovative design of the droppers makes irrigation as gentle and dosed as possible, which does not allow the soil to be compacted in the root zone.
4. Thanks to the timer, the owner can easily adjust the frequency and intensity of irrigation.
5. The package includes taps that allow watering only those beds that are needed, which significantly reduces fluid consumption.
6. The design of the routing elements prevents the hoses from kinking and kinking.

And the last, important factor is the low cost, especially in comparison with the systems of foreign manufacturers.

Root drip irrigation system Beetle: assembly instructions

Before assembling and connecting the root irrigation system, it is recommended to carefully study the instructions that come with each kit, regardless of its type and connection option.

Next, we will consider how the beetle drip irrigation system for 60 plants is assembled and put into operation. The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure with the names of the elements:

1. Open the kit and roll out the main hose. He needs time to lie down.
2. Assemble the feeder. In other words, insert the droppers into one end of the delivery tubes. On the other side of the supply hoses, fit tees. For an easier connection between drippers and delivery hoses, heat the ends in hot water.
3. To the tee of the already assembled feed mechanism, connect the second supply hose with a dropper to make "beetle legs".
4. Using the awl that comes with the kit, make a hole in the main hose and insert the free end of the tee of the already assembled feeder into it.
5. Place each dropper directly into the root zone of the crops being watered.
6. After assembling the system, connect it to the filter and a water supply (water supply or container).

When assembling the Beetle drip irrigation system from the tank, do not forget to install a piece of transparent hose, like a water level sensor in the tank.

The process of assembling and connecting the Zhuk system - video