https://grainworks.tech/tags/sensors/Recent content in Sensors on grainworksHugoen-USWed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400https://grainworks.tech/projects/blumat-watering-research/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400https://grainworks.tech/projects/blumat-watering-research/<p><strong>Status: Research compiled.</strong></p> <p>A technical deep-dive into Blumat automatic watering systems — the pressure-regulated drip irrigation systems that use ceramic soil moisture sensors instead of electronic timers. No power, no pumps, no controllers — just physics.</p> <h2 id="key-areas">Key Areas</h2> <ul> <li><strong>System architecture:</strong> How the ceramic cone sensors regulate water flow based on soil tension</li> <li><strong>Setup considerations:</strong> Pressure regulation, line runs, emitter placement, system bleeding</li> <li><strong>Integration potential:</strong> Adding IoT monitoring (moisture sensors, flow meters) to the purely mechanical system</li> <li><strong>Scale considerations:</strong> Small garden vs greenhouse vs market garden configurations</li> </ul> <h2 id="source-files">Source Files</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Research doc:</strong> <code>/Volumes/Mini_1Tb/Projects/research/blumat-watering-systems.md</code></li> </ul>