Mounting the valves securely, in the correct position for your setup, will prevent the pipes from kinking, which obstructs the water flow. The valves are water resistant, not waterproof. Mount them away from direct watering or spray.
The valves will need to be within 1m of the control unit, using the standard cable, so consider the mounting of both parts before you start. Valve cable extensions are available.
Fit the water valve mounting bracket
First mount the bracket to the greenhouse or polytunnel. Position it so that when the valves are fitted to it later, there are no tight bends on either the inlet side (garden hose) or outlet side (LDPE pipe).
Greenhouse : bracket fitting
- Slide greenhouse bolts into the channel in your greenhouse frame, and secure each bolt with one nut, to make studs.
- Position the studs to fit the larger holes in the mounting bracket.
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Fix the mounting bracket onto the studs using two more nuts.
The bracket can be mounted horizontally or vertically to suit your location.
| Step 1 & 2 : fit bolts | Step 3 : fit bracket |
Polytunnel : bracket fitting
Use the supplied screws to mount the bracket to a suitable piece of timber attached to the polytunnel or staging / bench.
Mount the valves to the bracket
Bolt the water valves to the bracket as shown in the diagram, using the M4 bolts supplied.
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Also see:
- Installing water valves
- Installing control unit
- Installing solar panel
- Installing sprayers and drippers
- Installing pipework (greenhouse)
- Installing pipework (polytunnel)