[nafex] Re: irrrigation systems

["Robert H." <lostman_amiga@yahoo.com>]

--- In nafex@y..., "Greg Miller" <gsmiller@c...> wrote:

> 
> I use both individual emitters (for trees) and drip tape (berries and 
> garden), although I would consider using drip tape for all of it.  A 
> good source for materials is Dripworks.  You can request a 
> catalog at www.dripworksusa.com.  There is a book I don't have 
> access to at the moment that is pretty good about drip irrigation, 
> even though it puts in a dig about NAFEX--what book are you 
> using?  I'll try to get you the name of this book which also has a 
> fairly basic discussion of evapotranspiration (so you can figure out 
> how much water to apply.)
> 
> 1.  Timers are nice.
> 2.  You MUST have a filter on any driip system.  I would 
> recommend a 200 mesh filter.
> 3.  There are a variety of flow rates.  The selection of these can 
> vary based on soil, whether you're on a pump or water system, 
> and other factors.
> 4.  MULCH is helpful with or without drip irrigation, and will keep the 
> water where you want it better.
> 
> Greg Miller
> Zone6
> Spokane, WA



Thanx everyone for all the info!  The book I have is "Water Gardening Systems"
by Sunset publishing.  It a basic introduction to all forms on water systems and
info on soil/water dynamics and conservation.  Its pretty good for getting
your `feet wet' so to speak. I will need to look into it further, but this
may be my next big project for the early spring. I need to start compiling a group
of questions for the big NAFEX meeting.  I guess this will be one.






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