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[compost_tea] Re: drip irrigation



Irrigation standards suggest 1PPM of free chlorine as a constant in 
water will control microbial growth in irrigation lines. Periodic 
flushing requires around 3-6PPM. This is not a standard for using 
ACT, we're in new ground here. I would suggest knowing the capacity 
of the system and simply flushing after injecting. This will take a 
little planning and a flow sensor would certainly be a big help.

 

Tom Jaszewski

www.livesoil.com

702-595-7012





--- In compost_tea@yahoogroups.com, "nehemiahlev" <nehemiah@t...> 
wrote:
> Hi, 
> I think this subject might have been addressed before but I can't 
> find anything in the archives. I am setting up an irrigation system 
> for a small nursery that will be using compost tea. Does anybody 
have 
> any input on keeping drip irrigation lines clean. What products can 
> be used that won't effect the organisms? There is also have a 
fairly 
> high sulfur content in the water. Will this affect the microbes 
and, 
> if so, is there a way to deal with it? I am also needing info on 
> pumps that would be appropriate, for this type of application, that 
> would handle, the tea and other organic fertilizers. Thanks
> Ron


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