5.4

Problem Solving

5.4.3

Problem Solving

Causes of severe over-watering of first 2 - 5 metres

• Excessive flow above 4 l/h
• Hose laid at lesser depth and too close to feed end of bed
• Feeder hose is lower than the Leeaky Hose it is feeding.
• Over-porous section of Leeaky Hose.

5.4.4

Feed End Flow

Field trials show that in long runs (80 - 120Metres) Leeaky Hose feeds best with rural water where the feed hose is looped prior to connection to the Leeaky Hose and the In-line flow regulating tap installed at the top of the loop.