Adam explains the factors that go into choosing the right drip emitter flow rates for the plants in your garden or landscape drip irrigation system.
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The most common emitter in a drip irrigation system is known as a dripper or button dripper and emits water at a specific rate, usually between .5 and 2 gallons per hour (GPH). But which one do you choose? There are several considerations to keep in mind when you make your choices:
- Soil Type & Infiltration Rate
- Planting Density
- Plant Type & Maturity
- Water Quality (Sediment/Debris)
- Flow & System Capacity
- Terrain (Slopes)
- Water Restrictions / Limited Irrigation Windows
Adam shows you how he approaches these factors as a drip irrigation expert and what to look out for when considering the situations you may run into while planning or optimizing your drip irrigation system.
*_If this video was helpful, we recommend you watch these videos next:_*
How to Design a Drip Irrigation System: https://youtu.be/FJF49lb23b8
4 Main Drip Irrigation Emitters and When to Use Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52WwtWn_Zr4
Spray vs. Drip Irrigation: What’s best for your Garden?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oEbHrLVkYM
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - How Soil Type Affects Your Emitter Choice
1:55 - Why Plant Density Matters for Drip Irrigation
3:01 - Matching Flow Rate to Plant Type and Growth Stage
4:45 - When to Use High Flow Drippers
5:49 - Balancing Water Needs in Mixed Sunlight Conditions
6:27 - The Trade-Offs of High Flow Emitters
6:50 - How Water Quality Affects Emitter Choice
7:29 - Gravity Systems and Emitter Flow Rates
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