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trailmate
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We have no water supply on our allotments having to rely on water butts has anyone tried running a weeper hose off a water butt without emptying it to quickly i want to set something up for my poly tunnel
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Kleftiwallah
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Your'e butt will empty before you know it. Cheers, Tony.
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trailmate
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micro watering system (23 mtr) from amazon about £7 screwfix about £13 same system some valves quicker than others , control with a dolly peg or light clamp if needed . 2 slim line water buts will last 4 or 5 days if you get flow correct . onging i have 20 drips on at the moment (2 kits )
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Evening trailmate, thankyou for taking the trouble to answer your own question, i'm sure people will find this very useful.

Very much appreciated.
Kind Regards, Old Herbaceous.

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Hi Trailmate, I was thinking of buying a watering system, useful info thank you. :D
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