Irrigatia SOL-K12 installation and operation
Contents, a complete irrigation kit for use with a water
Connect a short length of tube to the sensor port in
butt or tank.
the centre of the pump unit base. Attach the syringe to
the other end and draw out some air, the pump will not
1 SOLAR PUMP unit
start unless there is a partial vacuum in the tube. If it is
1 Anti siphon device
stopped because there is insuffi cient vacuum, the LED
will fl icker rapidly – about 10x per second). When there
1 Inlet fi lter
is suffi cient partial vacuum the pump will behave the
15m tube (20 for SOL-K12+Pro, 30m for SOL-K24+)
same as the standard models.
12 each drips, stakes, tees (24 each for SOL-K24+)
Connect to the irrigation system and set the knob to
position 3. If after 24h the PUMP has watered too
M oisture sensor probe, cap and syringe
much, turn in down, or if too little turn it up. Repeat
(SOL-K12/24+Pro ONLY)
until you are happy. If your pots/baskets drain a little
(Additional instructions for this model only*)
after the afternoon watering on a sunny day, this is
Getting started
about right for most plants.
The pump unit requires 3 x AA 1.2v Rechargeble
*The SOL-K+ with moisture sensor attached can be left
Batteries (NOT INCLUDED). To insert batteries, remove
on a higher setting, as the probe will prevent it from
the lid carefully by removing the 5 screws (taking care
over watering.
not to detach the wire connecting it to the case). Insert
the batteries into the case lid (fi g 1), ensuring the + is
The moisture sensor should be positioned so that the
in the correct position, then replace the lid and screws.
ceramic probe is vertical, at the depth you want to
control moisture and within the watering zone where
Attaching the PUMP unit
applied moisture will reach it. It should therefore be
The PUMP should be fi xed to a wall or post facing
close to a dripper or seep hose. In small containers it
in a sunny direction. If your water butt is in a shady
should be positioned away from the edge.
position, the PUMP may be sited some distance from
the water butt. It should be no more than 3 metres
Cut a tube that will reach from the pump to the desired
higher than the bottom of the butt or more than 20m
location for the probe by the desired route. Screw the
distant.
cap (fi g 3) LOOSELY onto the probe and connect the
tube. Using the syringe provided push water through
Connecting to the water butt
the tube into the probe. Air should leak from the cap
Drill a 6mm hole in the lid of the water butt, or near
until the probe is full. At this point tighten the cap fi rmly
the top of the water butt above the water line.
– if the cap is not airtight the system will not work.
Thread some tubing through the hole and screw the
Bury the probe, cover with soil and water in to establish
fi lter (fi g 2) on to the end of the inlet tube. Adjust the
a good contact with the soil. Before connecting the tube
tubing so the fi lter hangs 5-10 cm above the bottom
to the sensor connector (bottom centre of the pump),
of the butt. The other end of the tube should be taken
ensure that it is NOT still completely full of water – if it
to the PUMP, cut cleanly to length and attached to the
is you will need to wait a few minutes for an air gap to
PUMP inlet – the left hand connector marked I. The
develop. Connect the tube and turn the pump on. The
connections to the PUMP should be straight (to avoid
pump may run for a few seconds but should then stop
leakage) and should not pull the PUMP out of vertical.
and the LED should fl icker rapidly.
10mm of tube needs pushing into the connector port
to ensure a good connection. You can easily measure,
Once the soil has drawn enough water from the probe
then mark 10mm with a piece of tape.
the system will start to water normally unless the soil is
already moist enough. If when the pump is fi rst turned
Check the PUMP
on the battery is fl at (LED fl ashes once per second)
In a new PUMP the batteries may be charged or fl at.
leave it turned to maximum. After 3 hours in the sun
If they have charge in them, before connecting to the
it should either start or the LED should fl icker rapidly
irrigation system, using a piece of tube connected to
indicating the soil is already moist enough – if it does
the outlet (marked O) discharge back to the water butt,
not water when the soil is dry, it shows there is an air
allow the PUMP to run until it stops.
leak somewhere in the system – in this case repeat the
*SOL-K+ with Moisture Sensor only
installation steps shown above.
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30 Metres Tube Extension Kit
Designed to extend the Irrigatia Solar Powered
Automatic Watering System.
Provides 30m (98ft) additional tubing – the pump
can be up to 20m (66ft) from water source, last
dripper up to 60m (197ft).
Ideal for seed trays, plant establishment, large pots,
hanging baskets and germinating rows of seedlings
in the garden.
Seep Hose Extension Kit
Designed to extend the Irrigatia Solar Powered
Automatic Watering System.
A porous hosepipe designed to water gardens easily,
economically and effectively.
Its versatility allows it to be used in all areas of the
garden, including; shrubberies, annual fl ower beds,
lawns, orchards and soft fruit, vegetables and the
greenhouse border.
Intensive Care Plant Feeder
The unique plant fertiliser system for the SOL
range of Soalr Powered Drip watering systems
Liquid fertiliser can be delivered automatically to your
plants providing the water and nutrients they require
to be able to thrive. Convenient, accurate and timely.
The Intensive Care kit automatically supplies
fertiliser, exactly where and when the plants need it.
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Lid
Case
Take care not to detach the wire
connecting the lid to the case
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