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Filters
Filters are used to remove organic and inorganic debris from the water that could potentially clog the emission devices. In agriculture, sand media filters, screen filters or disk type filters are commonly used, and may be cleansed manually, semi-automatically or automatically. Even where potable water is used, which is typical of land scaping applications, disc or screen filters should be installed since scale and chemical precipitants may occur which present a potential clogging hazard. Depending on the emission device chosen, the degree of filtration should be 80-200 mesh.
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Chemical Injectors
Chemical Injectors are typically installed in drip irrigation system in order to facilitate system maintenance with chlorine or acid, and also to supply nutrients or other liquid or gaseous substances to the plants being irr igated. Whatever type of injector chosen, extreme care should be taken to ensure that the system includes proper safety and backflow prevention devices.
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Pipe
PVC pipe is widely used to transport water from the water source to irrigation equipment of all types. In drip/micro-irrigation systems, it is typically used in the control zone and in the delivery network as both mainline and sub-mainline. In some cases, it may also be used as the lateral serving the emission devices. White PVC pipe is not UV resistant.
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Tubing
PE tubing is widely used as the lateral pipe servicing the emission devices. It is available in numerous diameters, wall thicknesses and reel lengths with varying pressure ratings and hydraulic characteristics. PE tubing, regardless of the color, is UV resistant.
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Fittings
PVC pipe connections are typically made using solvent welded fittings, while PE tubing is usually connected via compression, insert, or ring-lock type fittings.
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Flush Valves
Flush Valves are used to periodically cleanse the conveyance and emission device components of organic and inorganic debris that could clog the emission devices if left unchecked. They may be simple manual valves fitted at the ends of mainlines, sub-mainlines and/or laterals, semi-automatic valves that flush only at start-up or shut-down, or fully automated solenoid valves.
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Air/Vacuum Relief Valves
To avoid general equipment failure, pipe rupture or pipe blockage, A/V relief valves are used to expel air that builds up in the pipeline network during startup and operation. A/V relief valves are also used to allow air to enter the pipeline network as water exits at shutdown. This avoids undesirable vacuum suction in both the pipelines and the emission devices. A/V relief valves are typically installed at high elevation points, at control points, and at periodic pipeline intervals.
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Pressure Regulators
Pressure Regulators are installed to protect downstream components from excessive pressures. They are especially important in drip/micro systems because the plastic and PE construction materials typically have lower pressure ratings than conventional sprinkler systems.
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