What is drip irrigation - and how does this system work?
Drip irrigation applies water directly to the ground or soil very slowly, which results in very little water loss due to evaporation or runoff. The soil soaks up water, which is then directly taken into the root system of the plant. This explains why this type of irrigation method is so efficient - there is little to no water loss at the source and a direct line/application to the roots.- Isolation and control valves to control the flow of water
- Backflow preventer to prevent dirt, salmonella, bacteria etc. from being sucked back into the system
- Pressure regulator to reduce water pressure and keep it at a constant level
- Filter to clean the water and remove grains of sand, rust from pipes, snails, etc.
- Drip tubing that is laid on the surface of the ground between the plants
- Emitters that are attached to the drip tubing to regulate how fast water is released to the soil - they are usually small plastic devices that are screwed on to the drip tube
- End cap to close the system and ensure that the water stays inside the drip tube