Drip Irrigation Line

You might have heard drip irrigation described as “micro irrigation”, “trickle irrigation” or “localised irrigation”. Where many irrigation systems involve spraying a large area with water, a drip irrigation system is a highly controlled process that allows water to slowly drip to the very roots of plants. Through only using exactly the amount of water that is required, and through directly targeting the part of the plant that needs the water the most, this ingenious method saves on both water and fertiliser. The RHS recommend using drip irrigation systems for areas where you wish to automate the watering. Click here for more information on watering garden borders with drip irrigation

Drip watering systems can normally be used during a hosepipe ban, provided they are operated by a timer.

Drip Irrigation Lines
Drip irrigation lines are the most efficient method of watering flower beds or plant borders. Their output is low, so large areas can be watered from a single supply, and as the water drips directly onto the soil surface, evaporation is minimised.

Our drip equipment is ideal for either surface or subsurface use. A surface drip irrigation line will apply water to the soil surface, allowing it to sink slowly down to the root of the plant. A subsurface drip irrigation line, on the other hand, will target the plant’s root zone directly, having been either temporarily or permanently buried.

An important component of drip watering equipment is the nozzle. For optimum results, they are pressure compensated to ensure a uniform output of water. To reduce blockages, they also have a self-flushing function. Other drip watering line accessories in our range include the air/vacuum relief valve, which prevents dirt from entering the system, and the leakage prevention device for sloping sites.

Access drip pipes also have a wall thickness of 1.2mm, making it one of the thickest drip pipes on the market. The thicker wall ensures that the pipe is much more resistant to mechanical damage. The drip pipe is laid on the surface of the bed at 0.5m spacing across the bed, so a 1m wide bend would have two lines or drip pipe and a 2m wide bed would have 4 lines of drip pipe. As the drippers are pressure compensated, the bed lengths can be up to 260m depending on the spacing and the inlet pressure.

To guarantee years of steady and reliable use, we only ever use professional quality components. A best-seller in our range is the Permadrip Pro, a high quality heavy duty commercial drip line. It features a durable thick pipe wall and a sophisticated nozzle structure. The drip pipes are available in 0.5m, 0.3m and 0.15m spacing. These can be bought as cost effective bulk orders.

We offer free deliveries on all orders over £125*, and most of our drip irrigation equipment will be delivered in 3-5 days. For urgent orders, our Priority Dispatch service uses a 24 hour driver to deliver your components as soon as possible. For more information on our drip irrigation equipment, give us a call on 01788 823 811.

* Mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland only.