#Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is a controlled ,slow application of water to soil over a long period of time, usually lasting for several hours . The water flows under low pressure through plastic pipes /tubing laid along each row of plants. It reduces water loss by u[to 60%.Flow rates needs to be adjusted so that there's no run off or flooding.
- Apply enough water to water the soil in depth of 4 - 6 inches
- Avoid frequent light application of water
- water in early day light hours
#Planning a drip system
- Source of a clear water that flows at a rate of at least 2-5 gallons per minute with at least 30 - 40 pounds of pressure ,if using a rain barrel , raise or elevate it to increase water pressure
- Locate the area to be irrigated to be close to water source
- Dripsol company will help you determine and sketch design for the area you want to irrigate on a site visit
- Have a plan when you shop and take it with you to our office in limuru town
- When buying irrigation equipment , avoid mixing brands of fittings, hoses and emitters unless they are compatible
- Emitter selection and performance are keys to the success of all drip irrigation system . Some emitters perform satisfactory underground , while other tube is used only above the ground .Emitter clogging is a major problem in drip irrigation . They clog easily
#Operating drip system
operating drip system is a matter of deciding when to on and how long to leave it on. The object is to maintain adequate soil moisture without wasting water
Bring the moisture level in the root zone to a satisfactory level
#BASIC PARTS OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM
- Valves - Turn on and off the water flow through the drip lines
- Pressure regulator - Reduces the water pressure and keeps it at a constant level.
- Filter - Cleans the water,
- Emitter - controls how fast the water drops onto the soil , common emitters emits 4ltrs/hours of water
- Drip lines - it's laid on the ground surface between or along side the plants
- Drip line fittings - Fittings (Tees, coupling and adapters) are the plastic connectors used to attache the drip tube
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