Water conservation
At Total Irrigation, we understand the need for water conservation and the preservation of the environment. We take pride in our commitment to conserve water - one of nature's most valuable resources, by continuing to examine and explore new ways of saving water utilising new and innovative products.
Being Water Wise
Around 200 million litres of water is piped to homes, schools and businesses throughout the Wellington region daily. This rises to 300 million litres in hot weather, which is an awful lot of water. By following these household & garden tips, you can help make a difference to your region's water supply and its sources:
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Frequency of Watering
Watering when your plants need moisture is the key to water conservation. The ideal situation is to water the root zone of your plants and no more. By leaving the soil to dry out in between watering, you'll encourage deep root growth and healthy plants.The frequency of watering depends on a number of factors including climate, selected plants, soil texture, water pressure and season.
As a general rule, flowers and vegetables need short, frequent watering. Trees, shrubs and lawns require a deeper soaking but less often.
Watering when your plants need moisture is the key to water conservation. The ideal situation is to water the root zone of your plants and no more. By leaving the soil to dry out in between watering, you'll encourage deep root growth and healthy plants.The frequency of watering depends on a number of factors including climate, selected plants, soil texture, water pressure and season.
As a general rule, flowers and vegetables need short, frequent watering. Trees, shrubs and lawns require a deeper soaking but less often.
Controllers
There is a wide range of automatic controllers available to save you time, money and water. We have selected models that are the best value for money and which offer superior operating features and reliability. Both power and battery options are available, and now remote access via phone app or the internet cloud.
Eliminate Unnecessary Watering - for the ultimate in conservation, save water and eliminate unnecessary watering with a "raincheck" device. When installed these turn off your automatic irrigation when its raining or already rained and once your property has dried out, the system will return to normal operation.
There is a wide range of automatic controllers available to save you time, money and water. We have selected models that are the best value for money and which offer superior operating features and reliability. Both power and battery options are available, and now remote access via phone app or the internet cloud.
Eliminate Unnecessary Watering - for the ultimate in conservation, save water and eliminate unnecessary watering with a "raincheck" device. When installed these turn off your automatic irrigation when its raining or already rained and once your property has dried out, the system will return to normal operation.
Water Storage
We sell the most technically advanced water tanks suitable for agricultural, commercial and domestic applications. They’re ideal for catching and storing rainwater for irrigation purposes and can also be used in the case of an emergency. These tanks are designed for strength, practicality and durability.
We sell the most technically advanced water tanks suitable for agricultural, commercial and domestic applications. They’re ideal for catching and storing rainwater for irrigation purposes and can also be used in the case of an emergency. These tanks are designed for strength, practicality and durability.
- Storage capacity from 5000 litres to 30,000 litres
- Will not corrode
- Resistant to algae growth
- Lightweight, easy to handle
- Easy to plumb and connect.
- 20 year warranty
Rain Bank - The ultimate water saving device!
Designed to manage your water supply between tank and town main!
If you have a tank for the collection of rainfall for domestic water use, installing a 'rain bank' will automatically switch between the water tank and your normal house water main as required. For example, if the tank runs low, it will automatically switch to town main and top the tank up. It will only allow a preset amount each time so that your tank is able to fill again when it rains.
Designed to manage your water supply between tank and town main!
If you have a tank for the collection of rainfall for domestic water use, installing a 'rain bank' will automatically switch between the water tank and your normal house water main as required. For example, if the tank runs low, it will automatically switch to town main and top the tank up. It will only allow a preset amount each time so that your tank is able to fill again when it rains.