Drip irrigation is a method of delivering water directly to the root system or to the soil surface in order to save water and achieve the best results. The water is supplied at a low speed through a system of small tubes. Drip irrigation is arranged as follows: under a small pressure, water is supplied through hoses to the desired place on the site and through droppers it enters under each plant.
The drip irrigation system will free you from running around with watering cans. The main thing is that with drip irrigation, water is slowly, drop by drop, supplied directly to the roots of the plants. Thus, the soil remains uniformly moist throughout the growing season, the plants are relieved of stress that occurs during the drying out of the beds, water is greatly saved. This system was developed for places with a shortage of water resources, for the most efficient use of them.
It can facilitate the maintenance of the farm by optimizing the moisture level for plants in the greenhouse or outdoors. It eliminates the need for the gardener to walk through the area with a watering can or a hose on a daily basis, which requires a lot of effort and time. We believe that it is better to enjoy the hot summer than to constantly think about watering the garden and waste precious time on this.
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Advantages
Every gardener has met with the fact that irrigation takes a lot of energy and time, and even the hose does not reach the right place, bends and damages the plants. There is a more modern and practical option: the drip irrigation system. You can buy it ready-made or assemble it yourself from components that are sold separately.
A properly organized system automates the entire process, creating ideal conditions in the greenhouse, flower beds, garden beds and on the lawn, and also saves a significant amount of water by providing plants with only the required amount of moisture. At the end of the season, it is dismantled, and in late spring, when the ground begins to thaw, it is reassembled.
Drip irrigation not only provides the roots of plants with moisture, but also maintains the necessary air humidity. In warm rooms, the system can work all year round without stopping.
The installation and operating principle of the drip system is quite simple and does not require professional skills. You will need to organize the supply of water from a water supply system or a separate container (tank). The water supply is regulated using a special timer or a manual tap. Then the water passes through the filter and controller, which distributes the liquid through tubes and belts. They are located between the plants so that moisture flows directly to the roots through special holes.
The main advantages of the drip system:
- Significant savings in water and fertilizers by 40-50%;
- Reducing the risk of infections and diseases;
- Increase in yield by 25-50%;
- Plants are automatically provided with moisture in the right amount and at the right time;
- Irrigated crops absorb up to 95% of the incoming water.
- Reducing the number of weeds in the garden;
- The kit is improved with modules and additional elements.
Classification
The drip irrigation system is a modern solution for growing plants in greenhouses and open field. It is profitable for garden crops, fruit trees, shrubs, berries. In Russia, it is widely used in the economy with the aim of developing the agricultural sector with minimal water consumption.
Systems presented on the market are divided into several categories: tubular and belt, working from a separately installed tank or water supply line. In addition, designs may differ in the type of water supply, manual or automatic adjustment, as well as the surface or underground installation.
The choice depends on the characteristics of the site and its size, the needs of the plants, the financial capabilities of the gardener and his personal preferences.
Scope of applications
Drip irrigation is gaining popularity every year and is used in both domestic and industrial environments of all sizes for growing plants, trees, fruits and vegetables.
The use of a drip irrigation system requires accurate calculations. This is an innovative technology, for the successful operation of which you need to correctly adjust the drainage of the amount of water for one plant per day. In many cases, this method of irrigation does not work, which indicates the improper use of the equipment.
In order for the drip irrigation system to provide the plants with the required amount of liquid, it is required to draw up its project, which takes into account: the type of plants, climatic conditions and the type of soil.
This type of irrigation has become a solution for such conditions in which it is ineffective or impossible to use other methods:
- With a slope of the site or difficult terrain;
- In dry and windy areas;
- With a limited amount of water;
- In areas with a small thickness of the fertile layer;
- On the soils inclined to salinization.
Drip irrigation types
Drip irrigation of plants in the garden or in greenhouses can be organized as an underground or surface system. It is suitable for open beds and greenhouses, flower gardens, vineyards, separately growing trees and shrubs. Water consumption in annual terms with drip irrigation is reduced by up to 70%, and it is possible to organize its supply even if there is no well within the reach.
To understand which option is better, an overview of all available types of systems that are on the market helps:
- Automatic system.
Fully automatic systems are powered by a water supply system that receives moisture from a well or borehole. In this case, automatic watering will be carried out immediately with a liquid of a comfortable temperature, preventing root rot. Electronics ensures the supply of moisture to the roots on a schedule, with the desired frequency and intensity. It is reasonable to equip automatic irrigation in large areas, in greenhouses or in places with minimal precipitation or in cases when you leave the cottage for weeks or a month; - Semi-automatic system.
Semi-automatic drip irrigation systems are able to independently turn on and off water on a schedule due to a special timer. But they only work from the storage tank. You will have to replenish the liquid supply in it yourself; - Mechanical system.
Such systems work on the same principle as others. The only difference is that the water supply occurs exclusively by manually opening the tap or valve in the water tank. The liquid is supplied by gravity, without a pressure pump, the storage tank is installed at a certain height to ensure sufficient pressure in the line;
When using an additional reservoir, the temperature of the water for irrigation is more comfortable for the plants than when it comes directly from the well. In this case, it is better to organize the filling of the tank in such a way that the required water level is automatically maintained in the system. When it drops to a certain level, the float valve in the tank activates the pump to replenish the losses.
Drip irrigation kits: review
The simplest option is a ready-made drip irrigation kit, which contains all the necessary components to create an automated system. You only need to read the instructions and independently mount it in your garden.
Tube set «Vodyanoy»
Provides convenient and gentle watering of plants both in greenhouses, hotbeds, and in the open field. The kit is designed to organize a dosed supply of water to the plant root zone requiring warm watering (pumpkin, tomato, cucumber, zucchini, pepper, eggplant). For its stable operation, you will need a water barrel installed at a height of at least 1.5 m above the ground. It is recommended to warm up the drip tube in hot water before installing. The water supply is controlled by a tap.
- Competent feeding saves water significantly;
- The water goes directly to the plant itself;
- The flexible tube can be positioned along a complex perimeter;
- Automatic watering is possible at night;
- Usability;
- It is enough to place the band over the area intended for irrigation and connect it to a water source.
This kit is designed for watering 28 plants. Due to the quality of the components, Vodyanoy can be used for more than one season, eliminating the need for annual purchases. With the help of additional accessories included in our assortment, you can expand the device to any number of plants.
Kit set
- Tube - 10 m;
- Collar - 1 m;
- Valve for transition of a tube to a hose of 16 diameter - 1 pc.;
- T-piece - 1 pc.;
- Bends - 2 pcs.;
- Plugs - 2 pcs.;
- Dripper T-piece - 14 pcs.;
- Drippers: 28 pcs.;
- Hole punch - 1 pc.
Belt system «Kapelka»
The MasterProf ДС.060053 Kapelka belt drip irrigation system is a high-quality and reasonable solution to the problem of irrigation of beds and vegetable gardens as a whole. A well thought-out design provides convenient and gentle watering of plants in gardens and vineyards.
For work, you will need a water barrel installed at a height of at least 1.5 m above the ground, which will create the necessary working pressure. Irrigation is carried out by means of emitters - flat droppers distributed on a belt with a step of 30 cm.
The belt irrigation system is significantly cheaper than the tubular irrigation system and does not require manual adjustment. Such a kit is ideal for plantings of the same type, for example, for tomato plantations, potato beds.
The standard MasterProf Kapelka kit is designed for four ten-meter beds and is connected to a container with water installed at a height not lower than 1.5 m from the ground. Thanks to the belt with 0.2 mm walls, it is suitable for any planting, it is guaranteed to last for several years, does not suffer from rodents and insects and accidental stones. The hose is equipped with holes spaced 30 centimeters apart. The kit includes all the elements for installing a complete system, if desired, it can be expanded by purchasing additional components for a certain number of beds.
The main advantage of the system is the price-performance ratio, as well as simple installation that does not require specific skills. It is recommended to purchase a filter in addition to avoid blockages during watering.
Delivery set:
- Belt - 40 m;
- Tube with a diameter of 16 mm - 10 m;
- Valve for transition of a tube to a hose of 16 diameter - 1 pc.;
- T-shaped adapter - 4 pcs.;
- Caps for belt - 4 pcs.;
- Tube plug - 1 1 pc.;
- Collar - 1 pc.
Irrigation for trees and shrubs
The Sadovnik tubular drip irrigation system is used to irrigate shrubs and trees. This kit is a unique product on the market and is produced only by MasterProf. There is a possibility of direct connection to the water supply by using a pressure regulator. The kit is designed for 4 trees or shrubs. With the help of T-pieces, the tube is run around the tree and fixed with pegs.
The Sadovnik has the ability to adjust the amount of water poured out, depending on the object of irrigation. To do this, just turn the ring on the dropper.
The circles are connected by tubes and T-pieces, the diameter of one circle is 1.5 m. The Sadovnik is designed for 4 trees or shrubs, located at a distance of 4 m from each other.
Kit set
- Tube - 50 meters;
- T-piece - 7 pcs.;
- Angle fitting - 1 pc.;
- Collar - 1 pc.;
- Transitional valve from the thread ½ to the 16th tube - 1 pc.;
- Hole punch - 1 pc.;
- Tube pegs - 10 pieces;
- Adjustable droppers - 12 pieces.
Tank drip irrigation system for 60 plants (tubular)
The drip irrigation system is designed for root drip irrigation of plants in greenhouses, hotbeds, as well as in the open field. The system is designed to operate from a container, the kit contains everything you need to install it. The dropper pegs have a labyrinth that helps to evenly distribute the volume of water outflow. The water supplied from the tank can not only be warmed up to the optimum temperature, but also enriched with the necessary fertilizers, if required. And the system for connection of droppers based on flexible hoses provides professional watering of the root zone.
Benefits:
- Protects water, saves forces and personal time;
- Does not erode the soil;
- Promotes increase in the harvest;
- Contributes to the reduction of weeds, as water flows directly to the roots, and not over the entire surface of the soil;
- Reduces the possibility of plant morbidity from excess moisture or drought;
- Uniform water flow to plant roots;
- Ease of installation;
- The kit comes with a water purification filter;
- The kit comprises everything required to connect to the barrel.
NOTE! It is possible to operate the drip irrigation system from the water supply when connecting a pressure reducer (purchased separately). For the system to work in automatic mode, you need to purchase an irrigation timer with fittings for connection.
Kit set
- Main tube - 18 m;
- Tank 1/2 tie-in piece - 1 pc.;
- Transition valve with 1/2 inner thread from the tie-in to the tube - 1 pc.;
- Tube L-piece - 4 pcs.;
- Water purification filter - 1 pc.;
- Tube T-piece - 1 pc.;
- Tube plug - 2 pcs.;
- Dropper peg assembled with microtube and start connector - 60 pcs.;
- Peg for fixing the main tube 16mm - 10 pcs.;
- Hole punch for the installation of individual droppers - 1 pc.
8 line (belt) drip irrigation system, 80 m
The drip irrigation system is designed for root drip irrigation of plants in greenhouses, hotbeds, as well as in the open field. The system is designed to operate from a container, the kit contains everything you need to install it. The droppers have a labyrinth that helps to evenly distribute the volume of water outflow. The water supplied from the tank can not only be warmed up to the optimum temperature, but also enriched with the necessary fertilizers, if required.
Advantages:
- Protects water, saves forces and personal time;
- Does not erode the soil;
- Promotes increase in the harvest;
- Contributes to the reduction of weeds, as water flows directly to the roots, and not over the entire surface of the soil;
- Reduces the possibility of plant morbidity from excess moisture or drought;
- Uniform water flow to plant roots;
- Ease of installation;
- The kit comes with a water purification filter;
- The kit comprises everything required to connect to the barrel.
NOTE! It is possible to operate the drip irrigation system from the water supply when connecting a pressure reducer (purchased separately).
At the end of the season, disassemble the system, drain the remaining water from the tube and tape, purge the system if possible. The system is not designed for winter operation. When storing in winter, bending of the main tube is not allowed in order to avoid damage in places of bending. Store the system in a dry place. In order to use the system in the next season, it is recommended to plant the plants annually according to the same pattern.
Kit set
- Trunk tube - 12 m;
- Belt with built-in drippers with a step of 20cm - 80 m;
- Tank 1/2 tie-in piece - 1 pc.;
- Valve for transition with 1/2 inner thread from the tie-in to the tube - 1 pc.;
- Tube L-piece - 2 pcs.;
- Linear, mesh drip irrigation filter. For tube 16mm - 1 pc.;
- Drip tube T-piece - 1 pc.;
- Plug for the trunk tube - 2 pcs.;
- Cap for drip irrigation belt - 8 pcs.;
- Reducing T-piece from a drip irrigation tube to a drip belt (d 16) - 8 pcs.
Drip irrigation system with Mastersad-100 (Belt) Programmer, 100 m
The drip irrigation system is designed for root drip irrigation of plants in greenhouses, hotbeds, as well as in the open field. The system is designed to operate from a container, the kit contains everything you need to install it. The droppers have a labyrinth that helps to evenly distribute the volume of water outflow. The water supplied from the tank can not only be warmed up to the optimum temperature, but also enriched with the necessary fertilizers, if required. Choosing a watering system with a timer, you will ensure uninterrupted watering of plants in the garden, even in your absence. The timer allows to kit the frequency and duration of the water supply, which will facilitate the maintenance of the garden and free up time for rest.
Advantages:
- Protects water, saves forces and personal time;
- Does not erode the soil;
- Promotes increase in the harvest;
- Contributes to the reduction of weeds, as water flows directly to the roots, and not over the entire surface of the soil;
- Reduces the possibility of plant morbidity from excess moisture or drought;
- Uniform water flow to plant roots;
- Ease of installation;
- The kit includes a full-fledged water purification filter;
- The kit comprises everything required to connect to the barrel;
- The ball timer can be used when watering from a barrel, works at low pressure.
The system is not designed for winter operation. When storing for winter, do not bend the main tube in order to avoid damage in places of bending. Store the system in a dry place. In order to use the system in the next season, it is recommended to plant the plants annually according to the same pattern.
Kit set
- Trunk tube - 12 m;
- Belt with built-in drippers with a step of 30cm - 100 m;
- Tank 1/2 tie-in piece - 1 pc.;
- Valve for transition with 1/2 inner thread from the tie-in to the tube - 1 pc.;
- Tube L-piece - 2 pcs.;
- Linear, mesh drip irrigation filter;
- For 16 mm tube - 1 pc.;
- Drip tube T-piece - 1 pc.;
- Plug for the trunk tube - 2 pcs.;
- Cap for drip irrigation belt - 8 pcs.;
- Reducing T-piece from a drip irrigation tube to a drip belt (d 16) - 8 pcs.;
- Electronic programmable ball timer - 1 pc.;
- Adapter with 1/2 outer thread - 1 pc.;
- Fitting with 3/4 inner thread - 1 pc.
Drip irrigation timer
The timer for drip irrigation can be connected to any system, after which the system can literally be called automatic.
By connecting the timer to drip irrigation, it can be called automatic without exaggeration.
This device is used to adjust the automatic start and stop of irrigation. The product is supplied in three versions: electronic, software, ball. The model supports 8 different programs, allowing you to choose exactly the day, week and month the start of irrigation.
Suppose that you left and you do not have the opportunity to visit your summer cottage for a week, and the seedling seller recommended in the first days to water the pumpkin sprouts 3 times a day for 12 minutes, and then once every two days, but already for 26 minutes - in this case, you just need to run two programs, the first will describe the first period of work, and the second - the last. Powered by two AA batteries (not included).
Our catalog contains both automatic and mechanical timers for drip irrigation
Drip irrigation system manufacturer
Drip irrigation is an irrigation method in which water is supplied directly to the root zone of the cultivated plants in small portions, regulated by means of dispensers - droppers (emitters). This method allows to significantly save water and fertilizers due to the absence of liquid loss due to evaporation and infiltration into the deep layers of the soil. Watering time and intensity can be adjusted, so it is especially effective for growing crops that are sensitive to nutrition and soil moisture.
Drip irrigation has many advantages over other types of irrigation. Drip irrigation significantly increases the efficiency of water use and improves the growth conditions of irrigated plants.
- Precise and localized watering
- Minimum amount of water loss
- Maintaining air-water balance.
- Possibility of adding minerals to water
- Automation
- Adaptability to any topographic conditions and different soils.
Currently, drip irrigation systems are widely used both in greenhouse production and in the open field for growing vegetables, fruits, shrubs and trees.
MasterProf Company is a developer and manufacturer of drip irrigation. In 2020, it is planned to produce completely new products for lawn irrigation by spraying water.
An individual approach, reliability, honesty and focus on the interests of a partner are the priorities of our company. Our clients include both small plumbing stores and large DIY chains such as OBI, Leroy Merlin, Castorama and others.
All sets of drip irrigation produced by Master prof are thought out taking into account the needs of the gardener. Each set has a typical installation scheme for this drip irrigation kit, as well as its main purpose.
All kits are prepared for sale in self-service stores and have a color informative packaging with a barcode applied.
By purchasing drip irrigation in bulk, you will increase your profits owing to such a popular seasonal product.
Do you still have questions? Call or e-mail us, we will answer.
Phone: +7 812 309-53-81
E-mail: info@masterprof.spb.ru
Address: St. Petersburg, 5/1 Zastavskaya Street.
Main mistakes in the organization of watering
The organization of a drip irrigation system looks quite simple, especially if there are instructions for each irrigation system. However, summer residents often face problems with local irrigation. Let’s highlight the following difficulties when setting up irrigation:
- Incorrect arrangement of irrigation or tubes, drippers
The irrigation system components may be installed too close or too far apart. As a result, the water will not reach part of the territory in the required volume, the plants will begin to dry out and rot. - Incorrect pressure in the irrigation system.
- If the pressure is low, the plants will receive less moisture than they need. If the pressure is too high, the system can stop working, especially with automation or low flow rates.
- Mixed landings.
- If plants with different requirements for the amount of moisture are located on the same irrigation line, it will not work normally to adjust the system. Plants will receive less water or die from its excess. When planning plantings, it is better to place them zonally, combining those species that require approximately the same watering intensity.
- Deepening underground zones
When submerged to the level of root growth, the drip tubes can gradually become clogged with shoots of the underground part of the plantings, destroyed under their influence. The problem is solved only by a minimal deepening - no more than 2-3 cm. In this case, the risks will be minimal. - Poor water treatment.
Even the most advanced filters do not completely protect the droppers from contamination. When buying, pay attention to the filter - it must be strong, reliable and with a high-quality sieve. - Belt damage and misalignment.
Strong winds, birds or other external factors can change the location of the system, which can lead to disruption of the irrigation system and the death of plants.
We have listed the main difficulties and mistakes that can be encountered when organizing autonomous root irrigation at the site.
Ready-made stand for the store
As a manufacturer, MasterProf has ready-made store solutions for sale. This equipment includes places for placing both individual elements and sets.
In addition to the equipment, the store is provided with a ready-made fascia with an example of installation, as well as brochures for end users for a deeper acquaintance with the products.
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