{"product_id":"gas-porous-pipe-100m","title":"G.A.S Porous Pipe 100m – Soaker Hose for Irrigation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlow, Even Watering Along the Whole Length of the Pipe\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.A.S Porous Pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003esoaker hose\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003etrickle irrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e: water seeps out through the porous wall along the entire length of the pipe, so it reaches the soil gently and steadily at root level instead of being sprayed over the leaves. It can be laid on the surface or buried below ground, and one long length runs beds, borders, raised beds and polytunnel rows without a single dripper or emitter to fit, block or clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaters along its whole length\u003c\/strong\u003e – a continuous wet strip rather than isolated drip points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater goes to the roots\u003c\/strong\u003e – gentle seepage at soil level means less run-off and dry foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn the surface or buried\u003c\/strong\u003e – lay it on top or set it below ground, out of sight and out of the way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo emitters to block\u003c\/strong\u003e – nothing to clog, so there is less to maintain through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUneven Watering and Wasted Water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatering from above wets the leaves, encouraging fungal disease, and much of the water evaporates or runs off before it soaks in, while some plants end up dry and others waterlogged. Uneven moisture slows \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e and growth. Porous pipe puts a slow, steady supply right where the roots are, keeping the soil evenly moist along the whole row for healthier, more consistent \u003cstrong\u003eplant health\u003c\/strong\u003e with less water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay it along the row\u003c\/strong\u003e close to the plants, on the surface or buried a few centimetres down; a layer of mulch on top cuts evaporation further\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut it to length\u003c\/strong\u003e for each bed and close off the far end so water is pushed out through the pipe wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun it at low pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e – open the tap only part way, or feed it from a raised water tank, so water seeps rather than sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater for longer, gentler sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e and check soil moisture at root depth to set how long and how often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porous pipe (soaker hose) for trickle irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above or below ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeps through the pipe wall along its full length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan porous pipe be buried?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. G.A.S. state it can be used above or below the ground. Buried a few centimetres down, or under mulch, it waters at root level with very little lost to evaporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I cut it into shorter lengths?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes – cut it to suit each bed or row, and close off the far end of every run so the water seeps out along the pipe rather than pouring from the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow long should I run it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eIt depends on soil, weather and crop. Start with short sessions, then check the soil at root depth and lengthen or shorten the run time until it stays evenly moist without puddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexitank-collapsible-water-butts-1\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/FlexiTank-Collapsible-Water-Butt-100L-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1749592852\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"FlexiTank Collapsible Water Butts\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eFlexiTank Collapsible Water Butts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eA raised water store to feed the pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"G.A.S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53930842030346,"sku":"HYD-GASX-001-01","price":118.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/gas-porous-pipe-100m-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792275230","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/gas-porous-pipe-100m","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}