Handy feeder
The pot has broken. What do I do If dropped, left out in frost for long period
Contact us on 011-397-1520 and we will happily send you a replacement free of charge
How do I know when it has stopped feeding
When the last few crystals have dissolved from the bottom of the pot then feeding has finished
How much solution will it produce.
Filling to the plant food level with Phostrogen Plant Food will produce approximately 250 litres (50 gallons) of solution suitable for use around the whole garden
Why are there different levels for Plant Foods and Lawn Food
There is a different level for lawn food firstly because it has a lower density than Plant Food and so has to be filled to a higher level. Secondly trials have shown that lawns tend to be a single larger item in the garden and filling to the top of the pot reduces the number of times it has to be refilled
How long does it take to empty?
At normal water pressures it will take between 15 -20 minute for the feed to be dispensed
Why does it not empty?
Although the pot remains full of water at all times the plant food gradually reduces within the pot. The feed strength however remains quite constant in the spray until the final few seconds of operation.
When water switched on the hose pipe shoots off the feeder
This is because the feeder has not been connected to the hose pipe with the clip-on connector which should have been supplied with the unit. Simply pushing the pipe over the end of the Handy Feeder will not resist the water pressure.
How does it work
It works by what is known as venturi action. The main water force passing over the hole in the feeder head causes suction which draws the concentrated liquid up the pipe. This mixes with the water at a constant rate. The second smaller hole allows water to enter the pot where it replaces that drawn out by the suction and stirs up the powder to form a concentrated solution in the pot.