GARDEN DESIGN
The general categories of micro irrigation devices available Generally, all types of micro irrigation, when correctly
to the landscape gardener meet the 2 LPH to 120 LPH applied are efficient in watering. It should be noted that
requirements: during hose pipe bans, micro irrigation sprays are exempt
Type Fixed Flow Drip (Pinch™,
CETA®, Asta®, Midi Drip™)
General Operation Provides a
consistent point source flow rate
e.g. 2, 4, or 8 lph are common.
Uses Native plants with lower
water usage requirements.
Type Adjustable Flow Drip
(Shrubbler®)
General Operation Provides
flow and coverage adjustment by
turning the top from 0 to 50 lph.
Covers an area with the streams of
up to 0.8m diameter.
Uses General garden use where
plants water requirements may
vary over time.
Type Adjustable Bubbler (Mini
Bubbler)
General Operation Provides
flow and coverage adjustment by
turning the top from 0 to 120 lph.
Covers an area of up to 0.5m Dia.
Uses Good where deep watering
is required. Often used for citrus,
stone fruits and larger trees.
Type Micro Sprays Adjustable
(Vari-Jets™)
from restriction as well as drip, so long as a timer is used.
This is something that should be considered for local
water restrictions when they are next applied. Authorities
generally restrict the watering windows to a reduced
number of days per week. An adjustable micro irrigation
system means the application rate can be tuned to enable
efficient watering within the available time window.
As an irrigation professional when providing advice
to gardeners it is important to offer product that is fit
for purpose for their gardens as well as recommending
the appropriate ancillary equipment such as pressure
regulators and filters at the start of the systems.
There are benefits in providing adjustable micro irrigation
watering devices to landscape gardens:
• Water application can be “tuned” to individual plant or
micro climate zone requirements.
• Varying application rates to suit soil conditions.
• The watering coverage of sprays improves the look and
feel of the garden.
• The system can be varied over time to suit the changing
needs of the garden.
An added advantage of adjustable micro irrigation devices
is that the majority of them can be viewed, dismantled and
cleaned if blockages occur.
The Micro Irrigation
Specialists
General Operation Provides a
range of flows that vary from
0-100 lph. User friendly knob fitted
to the base allows for adjustment.
Uses Used for ground covers and
flowering beds where watering
down improves the aesthetics of
the garden.
Type Adjustable Spray 360
(Spectrum™)
General Operation Provides flow
and coverage adjustment by turning
top from 0 to 80 lph. Covers an area
of up to 4m diameter.
Uses Used for ground covers and
flowering beds where watering
down improves the aesthetics of the
garden.
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