Which parts make up the Blumat water source range?

These are the three Austrian Blumat parts that handle the water inlet of a Tropf-Blumat system: the pressure reducer for connecting to the tap, the tank connector for gravity feed from a raised barrel and the shut-off valve so you can cut the water without dismantling anything.

When do I need the pressure reducer?

When you are going to connect the system to the mains water supply. It screws onto a 3/4 inch outlet, takes up to 6 bar at the inlet and delivers a fixed output of 1 bar, which is the working pressure of the system. A single reducer serves a maximum of 250 Tropf-Blumat sensors.

How do I set up the gravity option with a tank?

Drill a Ø12 mm hole in the wall of the tank, near the bottom, and fit the tank connector there; right behind it fit the 8-8 mm shut-off valve, from which the Ø8 mm line then runs. The tank must sit at least 0.5 m and at most 14 m above the plants. If you use drip distributors, the minimum height rises to 2 m.

Is the shut-off valve compulsory?

Yes, in gravity-fed setups the 8-8 mm shut-off valve goes right behind the tank connector and is compulsory. It is the part that lets you cut the water off to make extensions or repairs without emptying or dismantling the system.

Do these parts work with Blumat Easy or Blumat Classic?

No, these three parts belong to the modular Tropf-Blumat system and work in Ø8 mm, the main supply line. Blumat Easy and Blumat Classic are self-contained bottle or container systems and do not connect to a water line. Remember too that the Ø8 mm and Ø3 mm diameters of the system are not interchangeable.

What maintenance does the pressure reducer need?

The reducer has a stainless steel filter that should be checked from time to time. It also has to be protected from frost. Bear in mind as well that the plants can sit up to 4 m above or up to 3 m below the reducer.

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Blumat Water Fountain – Pressure reducer, tank connector, and shut-off valve

Name: Blumat Water Fountain – Pressure reducer, tank connector, and shut-off valve
Brand: Blumat
SKU: RIEBLU000601

Blumat Water Fountain – Pressure reducer, tank connector, and shut-off valve

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Reducer: 3/4" thread, fixed 1 bar outlet
Maximum inlet pressure: 6 bar
Capacity: up to 250 sensors
Tank connector: Ø12 mm drill hole
Tank height: 0.5 to 14 m above the plants
Operating diameter: Ø8 mm (supply line)

Type: 3/4" Pressure Reducer

3/4" Pressure Reducer33,95 € Tank connector2,95 € Shut-off valve 8-8 mm3,95 €

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Description

💧 Pressure reducer: up to 6 bar inlet and fixed 1 bar outlet for connecting to the tap.
🧩 Up to 250 sensors: a single pressure reducer supplies the entire Tropf-Blumat system.
🔧 Tank connector: a Ø12 mm drill bit turns your container into a water source.
🔌 Gravity-fed: tank placed between 0.5 and 14 m above the plants, no electricity required.
📏 8-8 mm shut-off valve: required directly behind the tank connector.

Choose your water source: tap or tank, always with original Blumat parts.

Full description

Blumat Water Source – Pressure Reducer, Tank Connector, and Shut-off Valve

Every Tropf-Blumat system needs a water inlet, and there are two ways to set it up: connecting it to a tap or using gravity from a tank. Here are the three Blumat parts from Austria that cover both setups. Choose the pressure reducer if you are connecting to the water supply, the tank connector if you are supplying water from an elevated container, and the shut-off valve so you can stop the water flow without dismantling anything.

Key Features

3/4" pressure reducer: accepts up to 6 bar of inlet pressure and delivers a fixed output of 1 bar, the system's operating pressure.
Up to 250 sensors: a single pressure reducer serves a maximum of 250 Tropf-Blumat sensors.
Integrated stainless steel filter: the pressure reducer includes a stainless steel filter; it must be protected from frost.
Tank connector: turns any container into the system's water source with a simple Ø12 mm drill hole.
8-8 mm shut-off valve: a mandatory part placed directly behind the tank connector to allow you to close the circuit.

How to Use

Tap option. Screw the pressure reducer onto a 3/4" inlet and run the Ø8 mm supply line from its outlet to the plants. The inlet accepts up to 6 bar and the outlet is fixed at 1 bar. The plants can be located up to 4 m above or up to 3 m below the pressure reducer. Protect it from frost and periodically check the stainless steel filter.

Gravity option. Drill a Ø12 mm hole in the tank wall near the bottom and install the tank connector there. Place the 8-8 mm shut-off valve directly behind it: it is mandatory and allows you to shut off the water to make additions or repairs. The Ø8 mm line runs from the valve. The tank must be at least 0.5 m and at most 14 m above the plants; if you use drip distributors, the minimum height increases to 2 m.

In either setup, place one sensor per plant (operating radius of 20-25 cm) and remember that each sensor supports up to 5 distributors.

What Is It Compatible With?

All three parts belong to the Tropf-Blumat modular system, which uses two proprietary diameters that are NOT interchangeable:

Ø8 mm – supply line: the main pipe that distributes water from the source. The pressure reducer, tank connector, and shut-off valve all use Ø8 mm.
Ø3 mm – sensor feeder: the thin tube that runs from the main line down to each Tropf-Blumat sensor. None of these three parts uses Ø3 mm.

Do not mix the two diameters: a Ø3 mm tube will not fit into a Ø8 mm connection, nor vice versa. These parts are not compatible with Blumat Easy or Blumat Classic, which are self-contained bottle systems and do not connect to a water line.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Blumat (Austria)
Pressure reducer – thread: 3/4"
Pressure reducer – inlet pressure: up to 6 bar
Pressure reducer – outlet pressure: 1 bar (fixed)
Pressure reducer – capacity: up to 250 sensors
Pressure reducer – maximum elevation difference: plants up to 4 m above or 3 m below
Pressure reducer – filter: integrated stainless steel; protect from frost
Tank connector – drill hole: Ø12 mm in the container wall
Tank connector – tank height: minimum 0.5 m and maximum 14 m above the plants (minimum 2 m with drip distributors)
Shut-off valve – size: 8-8 mm; mandatory directly behind the tank connector
Operating diameter: Ø8 mm (supply line)

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How to use

1. Decide on your water source: a tap with a pressure reducer or a gravity-fed tank.
2. If using a tap, screw the reducer onto a 3/4" inlet and run the Ø8 mm line to the plants.
3. With a pressure reducer, place the plants no more than 4 m above or 3 m below the inlet.
4. If using gravity, drill a Ø12 mm hole near the bottom of the tank and install the connector.
5. Install the 8-8 mm shut-off valve directly behind the tank connector before running the line.
6. Elevate the tank between 0.5 and 14 m above the plants, or at least 2 m if using drip emitters.

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