Can a short irrigation pulse miss distant cocopeat bags?

Watch an entire start-up cycle instead of timing only the controller command.

Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026

DigbyYour roots & watering guide

THE COCOPEAT CONNECTION

Why the root zone matters

Coir at distant outlets may receive less water when a pulse ends before delivery has stabilised.

01 / OBSERVE

Record when the first and last representative emitters begin delivering.
Collect the complete delivered volume during the intended pulse.
Check empty lines, valve response and pressure build-up with the irrigation technician.

02 / NARROW IT DOWN

Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.

Distant outlets start late

Review line retention, zone design and pulse duration before programming more pulses.

Start-up is uniform

Investigate other reasons for uneven moisture, including root distribution.

Start-up varies between cycles

Check supply stability and valve operation; repeat measurements across several cycles.

03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Compare actual emitter delivery time with controller run time.

A timer setting alone does not establish the volume delivered to each bag.