Types of Irrigation Systems

1. Types of Irrigation Systems

• LHAP 302 - Irrigation

2. Field Production - Drip Systems

• SY DJIBRIL/ Panapress/ MAXPPP/ Newscom/File (2011)

3. Field Production - Sprinkler Irrigation

http://nelsonirrigation.com/products/application/wheel-line

4. Sod farm

The Savings in Maintenance Time to Handle Acres and Acres of SodWoodbay Turf Technologies

5. More efficient spray system

6. Production sprinkler systems

ADVANTAGE Easy to handle - usually aluminum pipe Can be run by motors ( wheel move and pivot) or hand moved

DISADVANTAGE Use lots of water Low efficiency (lots of water lost to wind)

7. Landscape Sprinkler Irrigation

Spray heads or rotors - Pg 34 https://www.lvvwd.com/conservation/outdoor/sprinklers.html

8. Landscape -Micro - Irrigation

https://www.greenhouseemporium.com/products/genesis-drip-irrigation-system https://www.easygardenirrigation.co.uk/products/drip-irrigation-system-100-adjustable-dripper

9. Landscape - Microsystems - Pg 37

• ADVANTAGES

Most efficient systems ( up to 90-95%)

Easy to install ( usually above ground) Maintenance less expensive

• DISADVANTAGES

Require good quality water or extra filtration Requires monitoring

10. Quick coupler systems - Pg 30

https://www.hunterindustries.com/irrigation-product/valves/quick-couplers

11. Quick coupler System

• ADVANTAGES
• Inexpensive to install and repair DISADVANTAGES

Expensive to operate (requires manpower) High vandalism

• Ouch

12. Block Systems

( residential/ light commercial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UADXcEJTcso

13. Block system -1 valve with many sprinklers piped to the valve

• ADVANTAGES
• Less expensive to install

Less wires and hardware/ sprinklers Does not weep past the block valve 24 hrs/day

Less to go wrong - troubleshooting DISADVANTAGES

Less control of individual sprinklers 1 bad valve shuts down an entire block

14. Valve in Head Systems for golf courses

• Gear drive or impact

(Valve in head example) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mTWUkyg3V4&t=82s

15. VIH Systems

• ADVANTAGES
• Individual head control
• Maximum flexibility

Easier to expand as the charged pipes are closer to new areas

• DISADVANTAGES

Cost / hardware/ sprinklers Always charged main and lateral lines

• More complicated - troubleshooting

Referenced Videos

Referenced Links

• http://nelsonirrigation.com/products/application/wheel-line
• https://www.lvvwd.com/conservation/outdoor/sprinklers.html
• https://www.greenhouseemporium.com/products/genesis-drip-irrigation-system
• https://www.easygardenirrigation.co.uk/products/drip-irrigation-system-100-adjustable-dripper
• https://www.hunterindustries.com/irrigation-product/valves/quick-couplers