MICRO IRRIGATION
The general categories of micro irrigation devices
available to the landscape gardener meet the 2 LPH to
120 LPH requirements:
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 ™ )
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.
Generally, all types of micro irrigation, when correctly
applied are efficient in watering. It should be noted
that during hose pipe bans, micro irrigation sprays
are exempt 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
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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