Insert/replace batteries in the IDC
station
The IDC station requires 3 x AA
rechargeable batteries. In order to
insert the batteries, unscrew the
cover on the back (be careful not
to detach the connection cable).
Insert the batteries into the battery
compartment. Screw the cover
back on. The station comes with 3
x AA rechargeable batteries.
Install the IDC station
The IDC station should be installed
on a wall or post located in a
sunny spot. If your water barrel
is located in the shade, it is OK to
position your IDC station further
from the water barrel, but no
more than 2 metres above the
base of the barrel and no more
than 20 m away.
It is possible to connect several
IDC stations to one water barrel in
order to create multiple watering
systems. However, remember
that the water in the barrel will
not last as long.
It is estimated that the EADS-12
system uses approximately 100l
water/week and the EADS-24
system uses around 200l/week.
The exact water consumption
depends on weather conditions
and how many drippers you have
connected to the IDC station.
Connect the IDC station to the water
butt
Drill a 5.5 mm hole in the lid or
near the top of the water barrel,
above the water line. Thread the
hose through the hole, attach
the filter to the hose and then
immerse it in the water barrel.
If using the water level sensor,
attach this a few centimetres
above the filter. If not using the
EcoAqua DripSystem Automatic Drip Irrigation System
EADS-12/EADS-24
Intelligent Drip
Control (IDC station)
The IDC station is
charged by the sun
and the built-in pump is powered
by this solar energy. It pumps
water up from the water barrel
and out to your flowers and flower
beds. NB! The IDC station needs
3 x AA rechargeable batteries
(included).
Water level sensor
The water level sensor
is designed to be
able to detect a low
water level in your water barrel.
When the water level gets low, the
IDC station stops pumping and
the LED flashes rapidly. During the
daytime, the station will also beep
every 10 seconds. The pump then
switches itself off.
Filter
The filter prevents
debris getting
into the watering
system. The filter is mounted on
the hose, which is immersed in the
water barrel.
Air valve
Fit the air valve on
the outlet hose from
the IDC station to
your pots, if your first dripper is
positioned lower than the height
of the water barrel. This is to avoid
water continuing to flow when the
pump is switched off. The valve
can also be used in greenhouses
when the plants are positioned
at different levels to ensure more
even watering.
Hose
The hose is used to
get water from your
water barrel to the
IDC station, and to get water from
the IDC station out to your plants
and pots. Extra 30 m hoses are
available to purchase.
Drippers
The plants will be
supplied with water
via the drippers.
Position the drippers in pots or by
the plants to be watered. Drippers
must be attached to the hose; they
cannot be attached directly to tees.
Stakes
To be inserted into
the soil to hold
drippers and hose
in place.
Tees
Tees allow the
watering system
to be configured to
suit your needs. Cut the hose and
adapt it using tees.
Troubleshooting
sprayer
Used for resolving
problems that
may arise with the
watering system. See more info
under “Troubleshooting”.
Stoppers (for seephoses only)
The stoppers are used when
setting out a seephose and stop
the water from flowing out of the
seephose.
Connectors (for seephoses only)
Used when you want to connect
your ordinary hose to a seephose.
Assembling your watering system (page 2–3)
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