CS Soaker Hose for Lawns and Green Spaces
Irrigating Lawns and Large Areas with a Soaker Hose
Irrigation close to the soil surface or underground can be a suitable solution for lawns and larger green spaces. How well it works depends on the size of the area, soil conditions, installation layout and, above all, pressure and available water flow. Learn what to consider when planning with the CS Soaker Hose Profi.
Applications and Installation Effort
When Is a Soaker Hose Suitable for Lawns?
The installation conditions are crucial. Underground installation is generally easier to incorporate when establishing a new lawn than when working with an existing, well-established lawn.
Easy to Integrate into Planning
Establishing a New Lawn
When establishing a new lawn, irrigation runs and supply lines can be planned before the lawn is completed. Water distribution must be checked before the system is permanently covered.
More Installation Work Required
Retrofitting an Existing Lawn
For retroactive underground installation, sections of the turf must be lifted. Whether a Soaker Hose or another irrigation method is more practical depends on the area.
Individual System Design
Larger Green Spaces
For extensive gardens, parks or professionally maintained areas, multiple irrigation zones, sufficient water flow and careful hydraulic design are particularly important.
Suitable Product Line
CS Soaker Hose Profi for Larger Irrigation Areas
The CS Soaker Hose Profi is designed within the CS product range for longer irrigation runs and more demanding garden installations. Water passes through the porous hose wall along its length and can supply the root zone when installed appropriately.
Suitability for a specific lawn does not depend on hose length alone. Soil conditions, spacing between irrigation runs, pressure distribution and actual available water flow must all be compatible.
System Planning
Plan Area Irrigation in Four Steps
A suitable layout and adequately supplied irrigation runs are more important than connecting as much hose as possible to a single supply line. Hose spacing and installation depth must be adapted to the specific soil conditions and lawn area.
Assess the Area and Soil
Record the lawn’s length and width, slopes, soil type and existing obstacles. Determine the planned installation depth and hose layout to suit the root zone.
Divide the Area into Irrigation Runs
Determine the layout and number of irrigation runs. For multiple parallel areas, consider suitable distributors and non-porous supply lines.
Adjust Filtration and Pressure
Include water filters and suitable pressure regulation where required. Check the available water flow and operating pressure with the irrigation zones open.
Test Before Covering
Check connections and water delivery. Inspect soil moisture at several points and only then permanently cover the system.
Understanding Hydraulics
Why Water Pressure Alone Is Not Enough
For large areas, both the pressure at the Soaker Hose and the water flow that the water source and supply line can actually deliver are important. Multiple irrigation runs operating simultaneously increase the total water demand.
Operating Pressure
The pressure must be suitable for the CS Soaker Hose Profi. A suitable pressure reducer can limit excessive supply pressure. Reducing the flow rate is not a substitute for pressure regulation.
View Pressure ReducersAvailable Water Flow
Even with high static pressure, the flow rate may be insufficient. The number of simultaneously operating irrigation runs and the supply line dimensions help determine whether the system receives enough water.
Pump Operation GuidelinesFilters and Pressure Losses
A suitable filter protects against dirt particles. However, filters, long supply lines, connectors and elevation differences can cause additional pressure losses and must be taken into account.
View Water FiltersPractical Guideline: If the available water flow is insufficient to supply all irrigation runs simultaneously, dividing the system into zones that operate at different times may be advisable. These zones must also be designed to meet the hydraulic requirements.
Operation and Monitoring
Monitor Water Delivery and Soil Moisture
There is no universally applicable irrigation duration for every lawn. Weather, rainfall, soil type, root development, installation depth and the actual amount of water delivered all influence the required operating time.
Especially during initial operation, check whether moisture reaches the beginning, middle and end of the irrigation runs. If soil moisture is uneven, the water supply and hose layout should be checked first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Lawn Irrigation with Soaker Hoses
Can a CS Soaker Hose Be Installed Under a Lawn?
Underground installation is possible with suitable planning. The correct depth and layout depend on the lawn, soil conditions, desired moisture distribution and technical specifications of the selected product line.
Is Retrofitting an Existing Lawn Worthwhile?
It is generally possible, but usually requires more work than installing a system in a new lawn because the turf must be lifted. The economic and practical suitability of different irrigation methods should be compared beforehand.
Are 100 Meters of CS Soaker Hose Enough for My Lawn?
For CS Profi, 100 m refers to the maximum length of a straight irrigation run, not a specific area in square meters. The required hose length and number of irrigation runs depend on the area, spacing between runs and water supply.
How Many Soaker Hose Runs Can I Operate Simultaneously?
This depends on the pressure, actual available water flow, supply lines and water requirements of each irrigation run. If the water supply is insufficient, operating separate irrigation zones at different times is often advisable.
How Long Should I Irrigate My Lawn?
The required operating time depends on factors such as weather conditions, soil type, root depth and water delivery. After irrigation, check the moisture in the root zone and adjust the operating time accordingly.
Do I Need a Filter and a Pressure Reducer?
A suitable water filter is recommended. If the water supply pressure is too high, a pressure reducer suitable for the product line is required. Both components serve different purposes.
Plan Large Areas Effectively
Configure the CS Soaker Hose Profi for Your Area
Compare the technical requirements and select hose length, filtration, pressure regulation and other components to suit your planned irrigation system.