Dripline Flushing - Do It!
A quality dripper can be defined as one that emits a predetermined flow rate that is accurate and constant over its intended lifespan. To ensure this, the dripper must be kept clean. This is why most maintenance activities and dripper features are focussed on lowering the risk of clogging. Click here for more about drip irrigation maintenanenance.
Dripper clogging must be prevented at all costs, as it is very difficult to return flow once a dripper has clogged. Preventive maintenance is therefore crucial to ensure that drip irrigation is successful. It is also necessary to select a dripper that would not clog easily during the planning phase already and to design the system in such a way that there is enough flow to flush laterals, which is one of the most important drip irrigation maintenance activities.
Watch the video below where Gary Frances, our KZN Technical Advisor, takes you through the process of dripline flushing.
Preventative Maintenance
The benefits of preventative maintenance are endless as seen below, reducing the overall cost of ownership. Practicing preventative maintenance activities, such as regular dripline flushing, is vastly more cost-effective compared to reactive maintenance. This allows the team to focus on improved crop production and achieving higher yields, instead of continuously fighting fires.
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