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Maximise Water Efficiency with Drip Irrigation (Dripline & Drip Tape)
Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation applies water slowly and precisely at the plant root zone using drippers/emitters, valves, pipes and tubing. It reduces evaporation and runoff, minimises watering of non-growth areas, and helps maintain ideal soil moisture. Compared with typical spray systems (often ~65–75% efficient), a well-designed drip system is around ~90% efficient—so more of the water you pay for reaches plants.
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Why Choose Us
- End-to-end support — design, specification, supply and commissioning for agriculture, horticulture and landscape.
- IAL-certified irrigation designers to maximise uniformity, hydraulics and water savings in line with Irrigation Australia standards.
- Leading brands — Netafim, Rivulis (incl. T-Tape), Toro Aqua-Traxx, NaanDanJain and more.
Our Drip Irrigation Range
Dripperlines / Dripline (Integral Emitters)
Available in Pressure-Compensating (PC) and Anti-Siphon (AS) variants for uniform discharge on long laterals and slopes (ideal for subsurface), plus Non-PC options for small beds and planters.
Thin-Walled Drip Tape
High-efficiency drip tapes with multiple diameters, wall thicknesses and close emitter spacing options—perfect for vegetables and row crops, engineered for clog resistance and uniform wetting.
Online Drippers & Accessories
PC and non-PC online drippers, stakes, filters, pressure regulators, backflow preventers, auto-flush valves, air/vacuum reliefs and fittings to complete your system correctly.
Featured Netafim Solutions
Netafim UniRam™ AS (Heavy-Wall PC + AS)
- PC uniformity in challenging terrain and subsurface drip (SDI).
- Anti-Siphon to reduce dirt ingestion at shutdown; self-flushing and root intrusion protection for long-term reliability.
- Common flow rates: 0.7–3.5 L/h; heavy-wall tubing for multi-season use.
Netafim Techline™ AS / CV (Landscape Dripline)
- For turf, shrub and bed areas; PC emitters with anti-siphon and continuous self-flushing.
- CV (Check Valve) option prevents drainage on slopes and during zone shutdown.
- Suitable for sub-surface or on-surface installation.
Netafim MiniScape / Landline 8 (8 mm Dripperline)
- Compact, UV-stable brown dripperline for raised beds, planters and small landscapes.
- Non-PC 2.0 L/h emitters at 15–30 cm spacing; simple and efficient distribution.
Featured Rivulis Solutions
Rivulis D5000 PC / AS / ND Drip Line
- Modern benchmark for PC dripline with a wide regulating range for uniformity on long runs and hilly terrain.
- 40 multi-zone inlet filters, extra-wide labyrinth and a full-size outlet pool for clog resistance and consistent flow.
- AS adds anti-siphon protection (subsurface); ND (no-drain) supports pulse irrigation.
Rivulis D5000 PC/AS CX (Copper Oxide for SDI)
- Cu2O (copper oxide) blended into the dripper resin provides a long-term, non-leaching root-intrusion barrier—reducing reliance on herbicides in SDI.
- Combine with AS to minimise soil ingestion at shutdown.
Rivulis Hydro PC / PCND
- Proven cylindrical PC drippers for vineyards, orchards and greenhouses.
- Dual outlets per dripper add redundancy; large filtration area enhances clog resistance.
- PCND prevents drainage for pulse/uneven terrain applications.
Rivulis T-Tape (Drip Tape)
- Global leader since 1977 with close emitter spacing options (at no extra cost).
- Reverse chevron flow path + inlet micro-filters for turbulence and clog resistance.
- Welded double-thickness seam for durability and easy retrieval.
Toro Aqua-Traxx® (PBX) Drip Tape
- PBX (Proportionally Balanced Cross-Section) flow path increases turbulence for uniform output and improved plug resistance.
- Broad range of spacings/flows and heavier-wall options for multi-season use.
Common Applications
- Vegetables & Row Crops: drip tape or thin-wall PC lines with close spacing for germination and uniform wetting.
- Vineyards & Orchards: heavy-wall PC lines (e.g., UniRam™, D5000 PC/Hydro PC) for long laterals, slopes and fertigation.
- Landscape & Turf: Techline™ AS/CV for sub-surface turf, slopes, green roofs and planting beds; MiniScape for small beds/planters.
Design & Support (IAL-Certified)
Our IAL-certified designers engineer systems for correct hydraulics—zoning, pressure, filtration and flushing—selecting emitters and layouts that deliver measurable water savings, uniformity and plant health.
Essential System Components
- Filtration (typically 120–150 mesh depending on emitter flow/spacing) to protect drippers and valves.
- Pressure regulation and backflow prevention, auto-flush valves, air/vacuum reliefs and strategic line flush points.
- Flow meters for consumption monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Subsurface PC dripperline for vineyards and orchards.
- Close emitter spacing for uniform wetting in vegetables.
- Sub-surface landscape dripline for turf and planting beds.
Drip Irrigation FAQs
What’s the difference between PC and non-PC drippers?
Pressure-compensating (PC) emitters maintain uniform discharge across a pressure range—critical for long laterals, slopes and subsurface installs. Non-PC is economical for short runs with consistent pressure.
What is Anti-Siphon (AS) and No-Drain (ND/CNL)?
AS helps prevent soil/water ingestion when a zone shuts down—reducing clog risk in subsurface systems. ND/CNL keeps lines full between pulses, improving uniformity for pulse irrigation or uneven terrain.
Should I choose drip tape or heavy-wall dripline?
Use drip tape for annual/short-season crops with close spacing and fast retrieval. Choose heavy-wall PC dripline for multi-season, long laterals (orchards/vines/landscape) when durability and uniformity across varying pressures are critical.
How efficient is drip vs sprinklers?
Sprinklers are commonly ~65–75% efficient; properly designed drip systems are around ~90% efficient, cutting evaporation and runoff while improving plant health.
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