Stop irrigation leaks

“Let me count the ways” is Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s tribute to love, and my lament to leaks. I have counted far too many leaks since early 2014’s rationing, and their waste is stupefying. They make water-saving opportunities like showers and toilets look like child’s play. Conservation guides detail conversions of ubiquitous lawns and thirsty plants… Read More Stop irrigation leaks

November 12, 2015January 27, 2016 Patti Prairie7 Comments

Nix spaghetti connectors

Steer clear of spaghetti connectors routinely used to transfer water from a drip line to a plant several inches away. While these barbed fittings look innocuous, they cause more waste than any other drip irrigation part. Instead, try two leak-proof solutions I devised that perform flawlessly. The problematic three-part standard is: 1.) ¼” connector inserted… Read More Nix spaghetti connectors

August 28, 2015October 8, 2015 Patti Prairie