Drip Irrigation Update

Drip Irrigation Overview

Christine CanepaSr. Product Manager

Rain Bird Corporation

Drip Irrigation Overview Trends / Drivers for Growth Types Differences vs. Conventional Irrigation Benefits

Drip Irrigation Trends / Drivers Record drought Water restrictions, increased

regulation Drip is often exempt from

restrictions The need for efficiency is

driving the growth in drip irrigation

Types of Drip Irrigation Point-Source

Common in sparse planting configurations

Allow you to put water near the plant’s root zone

Dripline Ideal for densely

planted or narrow areas

Differences vs. Conventional Irrigation Device flow rates are measured in GPH vs. GPM

Low flow rate equates to reduced erosion and runoff Low flow rate means more emission devices per valve

Operating pressure window is typically 15-50 psi Water is typically filtered to 120-200 mesh Both PVC and/or polyethylene drip tubing may be used

Keys to a Well Designed Drip System

Pressure Regulation – Drip zones operate at lower pressures than traditional spray zones

Filtration– Necessary to keep emitters clear of dirt and debris

Benefits of Drip Irrigation Highly customizable

Healthier landscapes– Puts water closer to the root zone

Eliminates run-off , overspray and expensive damage to hardscapes

– Staining – concrete, pavers and walls

– Rotting of wood fences, decks and planters

Shorter irrigation run times– Lower irrigation water bills

Makes the customer a better steward of the environment

Mike Garcia

Enviroscapes LA

Drip Irrigation

Benefits of Drip Irrigation

Match the water application rate to each plant.

Match the application rate to the soil’s infiltration rate.

Apply water directly to the root zone to reduce overspray and evaporation.

Properly designed and installed dripline systems can be over 90% efficient.

Why use Drip Irrigation?

Asphalt Damage Water Spots on Vehicles

Blockage from Foliage

Liability to Pedestrians & Vehicles

Stained Fences, Walls and Windows

Sprays to Drip

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After Photo

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Differences vs. Conventional Irrigation

Device flow rates are measured in GPH vs. GPM Low flow rate equates to reduced erosion and runoff Low flow rate means more emission devices per valve

Operating pressure window is typically 15-50 psi

Water is typically filtered to 120-200 mesh

Both PVC and/or polyethylene drip tubing may be used

Applications – Sparse Plantings

Sparse Plantings Medians Narrow planting beds High traffic areas Slopes

Point Source: Watering of specific plants Emitters (single and multiple outlet) PC Modules / Bubblers

3’ to 5’

Applications – Dense Plantings

Dense Plantings Narrow planting beds Medians Slopes

Total Coverage/Broadcast: 100% Coverage is required Micro-Sprays Dripline

Basic Drip System Components

Control Zone Components

Emission Devices

Tools

Distribution Components

Control Zone Kits

Landscape Drip Conversion Guide

1800-Retro Kit

The 1800 Retro has a built-in filter and regulator, everything you need for a good drip installation

Convert 1804, 1806, and 1812 spray head zones

30 PSI Regulator

200 Mesh Screen

Remove the sprayhead Drop in the 1800-RETRO

Attach the fitting & tubing Cap off the remaining sprayheads

Distribution Components

PVC Pipe

XBS (Blank Tubing) XT-700 XF-Blank

XQ ¼” Distribution Tubing

Inline Emitter Tubing XF Dripline

¼” Landscape Dripline

Drip Laterals Drip Fittings

Easy Fit Compression

Insert Fittings (Barb)

17 mmXF Dripline

Works with all ½” drip tubing sizesHalf the force required to insert

tubingTakes the place of 160 fitting parts

XFF Insert Fittings

XQ ¼” Distribution Tubing

Unique blend of polymers that give it the flexibility of vinyl with hold of poly.

New textured finish improves handling.

Self extracting coiling feature makes it easy to use, store and eliminates waste.

Patent Pending XQ Bucket makes using and storing large coils easy and efficient.

Available in 100’, 250’ & 1,000’ coils

Emission Devices

XB EmittersXB with Barb inletXM-TOOL

XB with 1032 inlet

XBT with ½” inlet

Multi-OutletXB- 6 outlet ¼” Barb inlet ½” FPT inlet

XBD-80

EMT-6 XERI

PC ModulesPC module with barb inlet

PC Module with 1032 inlet

PC Diffuser Caps

List Price $ 2.12

Bag Quantity20

Box Quantity100

New – PCT (Pressure Compensating Threaded Bubbler)

Umbrella pattern Three inlet choices

- 10-32 Thread - 1/4” Barb- 5” Spyk

Flow: 0 to 35 GPH

Radius: 0 to 2’

180 & 360

Stream Patterns

Three inlet choices- 10-32 Thread- 1/4” Barb -- 5” Spyk

Flow: 0 to 13 GPH

Radius: 0 to 2’

Adjustable Micro Sprays

Adjustable Stream Pattern Bubblers

Adjustable Umbrella Bubblers

Quarter Half Full

Xeri-Bubblers, Xeri-Sprays & SQ Nozzles

Flow: 0 to 31 GPH

Radius: 0 to 10’

SQ PressureCompensating

Micro Spray

Quarter Half Full

Install on:1800 or UnisprayXeri-PopPoly Flex RiserSch 80 Riser

Square Pattern

2.5’ to 4’

¼” Landscape Drip Line

6" and 12“ spacing 100‘ coil lengths 10 to 40 psi operating range Flow Rate: 0.8 GPH at 30 psi

XF Series DriplineTubing with PC emitters Pre-Inserted

XFD Dripline = On Surface Drip IrrigationTubing Color: BrownEmitter Spacing: 12” / 18” / 24”Emitter Flow Rate: 0.6 GPH / 0.9 GPHCoil length offering: 100’ / 250’ / 500’

XFS Dripline = Subsurface Drip IrrigationTubing Color: CopperEmitter Spacing: 12” / 18” / 24”Emitter Flow Rate: 0.6 GPH / 0.9 GPHCoil length offering: 100’ / 500’

XFD Dripline (On Surface)

Where is it used?

Street Medians

Hotels/Resorts

ResidentialPlanter Beds

XFS Subsurface Dripline

XFS Sub-Surface Drip Applications

Parkway / Narrow Strips Confined areas Next to Buildings /

Hardscapes Parking Lots / Car

Dealerships Athletic Fields / Schools

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Components for the Xeri-Pop Operation Indicator

XP-600X with VAN Nozzle

XBF1CONN 6” to 12” of XQ ¼”

distribution tubing. Xeriman™ tool

Suitable for both on-surface and sub-surface applications. Indicator is installed on the exhaust header. If the indicator does not pop-up and seat – you should look for the

following: Did the valve not open? Does the filter need to be cleaned? Is there a break in the dripline? Did the main valve open?

Development and Testing

Over 10 years Research and Development for Copper Shield™ Solution

Product TestingRain Bird R&D Laboratory

Testing Cal-Poly Tech – Pomona

Site TestingEngineering Field TestingProduction Field TestingAll Geographies, Climate,

Turf & Soil Types

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Leading Competitorshowing root growththroughout waterbath

RB emitter- root shownin water bath, but clearlyaway from outlet holedue to Copper Shield™

Rain Bird & leading competitor emitters on the same test plate. They were in the same environment and there clearly is a difference in the effectiveness of the root intrusion methods

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How do I select the correct dripline?

How do I determine application rate?

How far can I run XF-SDI dripline?

560’

560’

560’

End Feed

Center Feed

GPH/GPM flow per 100’

Example: 650’ of XFD-06-12650’ / 100 = 6.56.5 x 1.02 GPM = 6.63 GPMUse XCZ-100-PRF

Quick Layout Curved Edge Layout

Branching or Joining Rows

Tie Down Stakes

Allow for expansion and contraction of drip tubing

0.1 inch per 100’ for every 1 degree F of temperature change

Example: 260’ tubing length and 40 degrees temp change

2.6 (100’ length) x 0.1 (in/100’) x 40 (degrees F) = 10.4”

Flushing the system

Flush the system every two weeks for the first 6 weeks and check the water that is flushed out for cleanliness.

Establish a regular flushing schedule for the future after the initial checks.

Flush the system well after any repairs are made.

Flushing the system

All irrigation systems require maintenance

Spray systems tend to be more forgiving than drip

Maintenance should be regular and consistent

Drip maintenance might be harder to detect problems

Overview

South Bay Area, Southern California

Enviroscape Installation Photos

Job site installation Photos

Installing the Supply Header

Job site installation photos

Thank you - Any Questions

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