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🌱 Irrigate intelligently instead of just wetting

How it works in detail:
Microporous Irrigation.

The ecotube system breaks away from conventional irrigation principles. Instead of spraying water into the air under pressure or releasing it uncontrollably onto the surface, the ecotube acts as an efficient water dispenser that delivers exactly the right amount of water to the plants.

The physical principle

Low Pressure & Homogeneity

Due to its unique design, the ecotube HOME is able to release water evenly over longer distances (up to 100 m). In a completely unpressurized irrigation setup (e.g., using a rain barrel), it harnesses the natural forces of the soil. When the earth around the roots dries out, a physical negative pressure is created – known as **suction tension**.

Combined with the soil's capillary forces, this suction tension actively draws water through millions of microscopic pores in the hose wall. As soon as the soil is sufficiently saturated, the suction tension drops and the water release almost completely stops.

What this means for your garden: Always the most efficient amount of water for your plants, whether with or without pressure. The ecotube HOME is the most flexible and long-lasting solution.
ecotube cross-section in the ground - turf, upper and lower root layer
Material & Structure

Why ecotube is so durable

A look inside our high-tech soaker hose from Germany.

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Microporous Structure

The walls consist of millions of interconnected micropores. Instead of allowing water to flow uncontrollably, they enable an extremely fine, diffuse weeping action across the entire surface of the hose.

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Root-Resistant Barrier

The pore openings are physically dimensioned to be smaller than the finest root hairs of plants. This completely prevents the system from being penetrated or clogged by roots from the outside.

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Recycling & Quality

The highly elastic base material derives its extreme durability and frost resistance from recycled scrap tires. The unique production facility and strict quality controls ensure that the ecotube HOME maintains its flawless properties.

Flexible Complete System

Above-ground & Subsurface Application

Whether flexibly used in vegetable beds or invisibly installed beneath a green lawn: The ecotube system adapts perfectly to your garden structures. Thanks to custom-fit connectors and the upstream pressure regulator, the system remains modularly expandable and completely safe to operate.

ecotube Complete Irrigation System Overview

📊 Technical Details

Inner diameter 12.5 mm
Outer diameter 17.5 mm
Working pressure 0.69 bar
Laying length for straight installation 100 m
Discharge rate approx. 1.3 liters per hour per meter*

* Measured at the surface. The discharge rate varies depending on soil conditions.

Functionality

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