Would it be possible/practical to make something similar to the LawnBelt system but with garden hose instead? I would like to have a system similar to that but I'm not really interested in spending $140 each zone for their system if I can do it cheaper.

I'm trying to figure out a semipermanent system for the front and back of my house which would require two runs of about 75 feet (front and back) and 4 or maybe 5 heads. I would like to bury the hose but I'm concerned with it rotting - although if the hose stays out year round in the sun, it ought to do Ok in the ground, right?

Let me know if this is half-baked or not.. it seems as though all I would need would be sprinkler heads with in-line hose fittings, garden hose and hose repair kits to make custom lengths between heads - right?

 

Try here:

http://www.jessstryker.com

 

www.jessstryker.com is a good site to learn about irrigation systems and things of that nature.

 

dont do mickey mouse stuff, install the real deal with class 200 3/4 " pvc pipe, pop-up sprinklers and an electric valve, they're not expensive at all if you know what you're doing.

 

Irrigation is one the easiest things out there. We are doing my front yard right now for around $100 for 3 zones.

PVC pipe at Home Depot is $2.15 for 10'. Connectors are less than a $1 each. Sprinkler heads are $4 for the adjustable ones.

All you need beyond that is a shovel for trenching, a hacksaw to cut the PVC, some Red Hot Glue to cement the pieces together and a day or two in the yard (make sure you get glue that is ok for potable water).

If you don't have an electrical connection or spot to do a full valve system, there is this product here by Orbit, which is what we are using in the front and can run up to 4 zones.

http://www.sunmate.com/index.cfm?fa=...t&productid=32


Orbit also has a free sprinkler system design program...
http://www.orbitonline.com/index.cfm...re.designPage1