Question 1

Can I legally use this system during a UK hosepipe ban?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Traditional garden hoses and open sprinklers are typically restricted during bans. Automated drip-irrigation lines that feed plant roots directly under the soil or mulch layer are widely permitted due to their extreme water efficiency and zero-evaporation design.

Question 2

How accurate do my garden bed measurements need to be?

Accepted Answer

Rounding your garden bed lengths and widths to the nearest half-metre or whole metre on your layout grid sheet is fine. Every box includes spare pipe and a replacement kit, so any small inaccuracies are never a problem.

Question 3

Do I need any professional plumbing tools to install the kit?

Accepted Answer

None at all. Every component clicks together by hand using heavy-duty snap-lock fittings. Your dripline arrives pre-cut to the exact lengths for your garden, so there is no cutting or trimming required.

Irrigation & hosepipe-ban FAQs

Can I legally use this system during a UK hosepipe ban?

How accurate do my garden bed measurements need to be?

What happens to my £25 after I submit my sketch?

Do I need any professional plumbing tools to install the kit?

What if my garden layout is too large for my water pressure?

What happens to my system during the winter months?