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Eco-friendly sun powered pump helps gardeners beat water shortages

(04/06/2006)

As UK gardeners gear up for the worst water shortages in a century an unique solar irrigation system is about to be launched – enabling plants to be watered using rainwater delivered by a pump powered by the sun. The British designed eco-friendly system links up to water butts and barrels and uses a tiny solar panel the size of a computer keyboard to pump the water where it is needed. It can be used anywhere in the garden or on allotments where lack of electricity can hamper the use of other irrigation systems. It also uses water sparingly. It needs only a small water butt or tank and uses 80% less water than traditional sprinkler and spray systems. Its design means it is equally efficient for a large vegetable patch, polytunnel, roof top garden, patio or hanging baskets. SolarFlo... [read full article]

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