Bowls green irrigation watering systems tend to come under two designs automatic and manual depending on the budgets available for the project, availability of labour for installation if installing the system yourselves. We look at these two designs, rainwater harvesting for bowling green water and water regulations around mains supply of these tanks.
Automatic watering irrigation system for small bowling greens comprises of the following equipment
With an Automated Sprinkler Systems, the cost is the main factor and with those on a tighter budget could look at a manual moveable sprinkler which would consist of the following.
Water is piped from the water tank by a pressure pump, a ‘ring main’ of pipe round the green which need pop-up sprinklers which are sited to cover the area. These sprinklers incorporate valves, which are linked to the which are opened by the controller for pre-determined times. Most controllers have independent programs with different start times and watering times are controlled down to 1-minute intervals for the desired watering.
The water tank is connected to the mains water supply which is operated by a low-level float switch to keep the tank full.
Rainwater Harvesting Tanks are designed for bowling green irrigation with over 40 sizes from 150 litres to 90,000 litres allowing water to be stored and used at your convenience. These tanks are made from one-piece, rotationally moulded polyethene, meaning there are minimal installation and assembly costs compared to traditional, sectional metal tanks.
Rainwater harvesting filter kits filter prevent moss and leaves going into your rainwater harvesting tank, whilst softening the water as it passes through the filter. Available as a basket filter or self-cleaning design, these filters suit every roof size whether it is a domestic house, an agricultural barn or commercial factory.
Calculate your rainwater catchment area – this worked out by measuring the area in square metres of your roof. The work out the average rainfall for your area – your average rainfall in mm per year can be found here at www.metoffice.gov.uk
Formula: roof area x average rainfall
Roof area (footprint) in square metres x annual rainfall in cubic metres.
(650ml = 0.65m3), divided by 12 = average monthly rainfall capture.
e.g. 450m2 x 750ml = 337.5 (m3), divided by 12 = 28.125m3 or 28,125 litres per month average.
We recommend storing an average of two to three months’ worth of rainfall (bear in mind you may get three months’) worth in your wettest month.
Most sprinkler manufactures recommend watering early in the morning, followed by evening watering if required. Avoid watering in the middle of the day unless it is cool or a new law requiring constant watering. You should only water once a day unless evaporation is extreme or if your soil will not hold water due to clay content or slope of the ground causing too much runoff.
The Fluid Category 5 Mains Supply generally puts irrigation into fluid category 5, The mains water regulations categorise types of irrigation system depends on the risk of contamination of the mains water supply. Although it is okay to operate some sprinklers and dripline / porous/leaky pipe direct from a tap with backflow devices., most fixed irrigation installations, whether the tank is above or below ground, an AB air gap is required. This is down to the installer to determine the apricate installation with your local water board or full details on the WRAS (water regulations scheme) website.
The following sizes of water tanks are generally installed on smaller to medium greens;
Code | Capacity | Outlet | Lid | Dims (mm) | Product Link |
17150401 | 400 Litre Horizontal | 1.5” | 255 | 1200 x 400 x 1050 | Product Link |
17160401 | 400 Litre Upright | 1.5” | 255 | 1050 x 400 x 1200 | Product Link |
17150501 | 500 Litre Horizontal | 1.5” | 255 | 1200 x 500 x 1050 | Product Link |
17160501 | 500 Litre Upright | 1.5” | 255 | 1050 x 500 x 1200 | Product Link |
17150801 | 800 Litre Horizontal | 1.5” | 255 | 1350 x 600 x 1200 | Product Link |
17160801 | 800 Litre Upright | 1.5” | 255 | 1200 x 600 x 1350 | Product Link |
17151001 | 1000 Litre Horizontal | 1.5” | 255 | 1650 x 600 x 1200 | Product Link |
17161001 | 1000 Litre Upright | 1.5” | 255 | 1200 x 600 x 1650 | Product Link |
Code | Horizontal Tanks | Outlet | Lid | Dimensions (mm) | Product Link |
17120501 | 500 Litre Horizontal Tank | 1.5” | 455 | 1295 x 840 x 850 | Product Link |
17121001 | 1000 Litre Horizontal Tank | 1.5” | 455 | 1420 x 1100 x 1060 | Product Link |
17121501 | 1500 Litre Horizontal Tank | 1.5” | 455 | 1875 x 1180 x 1200 | Product Link |
17122001 | 2000 Litre Horizontal Tank | 1.5” | 455 | 1956 x 1299 x 1300 | Product Link |
17123001 | 3000 Litre Horizontal Tank | 2” | 455 | 2240 x 1460 x 1470 | Product Link |
17125001 | 5000 Litre Horizontal Tank | 2” | 455 | 2500 x 1700 x 1690 | Product Link |
Code | Vertical Potable Water Tanks | Outlet | Dimensions (mm) | Link |
17250501 | 500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5? | 700 dia x 1500 H | Product Link |
17270501 | 500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | Product Link | |
17250701 | 720 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | 700 dia x 2150 H | Product Link |
17270801 | 800 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | Product Link | |
17271001 | 1000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | Product Link | |
17220301 | 1000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | 1400 dia x 1200 H | Product Link |
17271201 | 1200 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | Product Link | |
17220501 | 1250 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | 1200 dia x 1200 H | Product Link |
17271501 | 1500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | Product Link | |
17220601 | 1500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | 1200 dia x 1680H | Product Link |
17220801 | 2000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | 1200 dia x 1960 H | Product Link |
17220701 | 3000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1900 dia x 1200 H | Product Link |
17221001 | 2500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 1.5” | 1400 dia x 1800 H | Product Link |
17220901 | 3500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1900 dia x 1430 H | Product Link |
17221101 | 3000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1400 dia x 2135 H | Product Link |
17221201 | 4000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1900 dia x 1875 H | Product Link |
17221301 | 4000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1700 dia x 2085 H | Product Link |
172214501 | 4500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1700 dia x 2306 H | Product Link |
17221501 | 5000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1900 dia x 2300 H | Product Link |
17221601 | 6000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1900 dia x 2500 H | Product Link |
17221401 | 5000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2600 dia x 1300 H | Product Link |
17221701 | 7000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2450 dia x 1820 H | Product Link |
17221901 | 7500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2600 dia x 1800 H | Product Link |
17222201 | 10000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2400 dia x 2500 H | Product Link |
17222401 | 10000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 1900 dia x 3700 H | Product Link |
17222301 | 10000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2600 dia x 2220 H | Product Link |
17222501 | 12500 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2600 dia x 2830 H | Product Link |
17222901 | 15000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2400 dia x 3550 H | Product Link |
17213201 | 15000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2600 dia x 3060 H | Product Link |
17223001 | 16800 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2600 dia x 3410 H | Product Link |
17223801 | 20000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2850 dia x 3600 H | Product Link |
17223501 | 20800 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2600 dia x 4150 H | Product Link |
17225001 | 22000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 3450 dia x 2750 H | Product Link |
17224001 | 25000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 2700 dia x 4650 H | Product Link |
17225501 | 25000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 3450 dia x 3200 H | Product Link |
17226001 | 30000 Litre Irrigation Water Tank | 2” | 3450 dia x 3650 H | Product Link |
Enduramaxx have many years’ experience in manufacturing and supplying water tanks for irrigation and bowling green irrigation system and working through a network of stockists and installers in the UK we are sure we can help not only with the water tank but put you in touch with installers as well. For more details and pricing on these water tanks or your local stockists – please get in touch today or contact us on 01778 562810 to discuss your needs.