dimanche 23 juillet 2017

Golf Course Irrigation; The Different Practices In Irrigating Your Fields

By Melissa Morgan


When it comes to irrigation system design, all irrigation and landscape professionals truly believe they know what they are doing. Unfortunately, there are gaps in this realm of knowledge and training for many of these alleged experts. Others never learned the proper way to do things from the beginning. Following are some common mistakes that you should avoid when it comes to the golf course irrigation systems design and implementation.

Drip system is the practice in which water is provided to plant roots one drop at a time. Pipes are laid out all over the soil, and water outlet points are provided at regular intervals. The outlet is controlled so that only one drop at a time is provided to the soil. The main advantage of this kind of system is that it saves a lot of water. In Perth, which is dry in summers, drip system is a good way to save water and still ensure that your plants are adequately watered.

Most sprinkler systems are poorly designed right from the start. Many people, when they try to design and set up a system, lack the professionalism and knowledge to install the watering zones properly and go beyond a crude design. There have been advancements in sprinkler methods, technology, and products in just the last few years that make many of the older systems obsolete.

Not adhering to the maximum throwing distances also poses a big challenge. The maximum distance you should have between heads should be equal to or less than the maximum throwing distance for that nozzle as specified by the manufacturer (typically three to twelve meters or more). To save on operation, design, maintenance, and installation costs, you really cannot get away with using greater distances.

In addition to these, other effective systems include a center pivotal system, linear move systems, traveling irrigating systems and many others. However, there are some factors that must be considered when making the purchase decision. Following are some vital aspects to consider when selecting your suitable irrigating system.

Also, use state of the art advancements for improved performance. Great versatility can be achieved with the programming abilities of today's wide array of cutting edge controllers. It is advisable to go with an electronic digital type. This is your most user-friendly option according to the vast majority of consumers, and they are affordable.

Not Including a Rain Shut off Device is, of course, uneconomical. To prevent an irrigation system from running after adequate amounts of rainfall or during a rainstorm, you should have this affordable device properly installed, set, and retrofitted. In under a year, this device will pay for itself by saving you up to fifteen percent on your annual operating expenses. In fact, they are so helpful that law requires them in some areas.

It is important to keep in mind that irrigating equipment is not just one unit; instead, they are an entire system including all processes from the source of water to the final watering phase. So, in addition to choosing the right system, it is also important to ensure that they are installed efficiently.




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