Drip tape
Driptape is a thin-walled tube/pipe, lying flat upon application, only enlarging once filled with water.
- Drip tape is a thin-walled pipeline with a common wall thickness of 0.15mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm.
Application
Drip tape is commonly used in short term crops and lasts between 1 to 5 years (depending on customer care). This is due to the thin wall pipe. Dripline can be used in short or long term crops and will last 10 to 30 years.
Due to the drip tape lying flat when not irrigating, it allows for it to recoil when the season ends or for harvesting.
Drip Tape Benefits
The targeted, low-pressure nature of drip tape irrigation reduces water costs and minimizes the risk of plant disease due to minimal water contact with foliage/stems.
It also reduces soil erosion and enables rows between plants to dry due to the direct, efficient application.
How Much Water Does Drip Tape Save?
Drip tape systems are reportedly 95% efficient, using around 20% less water than standard spray irrigation systems “making nearly every drop count,” .
