Only SlimLine EZ Closeâ„¢ assemblies combine the benefits of:
- SNAG-FREE SLIM DESIGN: For easy retrieval from plants at harvest – no more lost weights.
- EASY SHUT-OFF: Allows the dripper assembly to be closed easily with one hand, preventing water and fertilizer from dripping on the plants or walkways below. With a quick glance, it’s easy to see if the assembly is open or closed.
- HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF TOP QUALITY PLANTS: When every plant gets the same amount of water and fertilizer, exactly the same amount you specify, the result is a more uniform crop. The combination of pressure compensation and a built-in check valve results in water uniformity of 94%
Why the Netafim weights are better?
- Lower Flow means larger zones can be irrigated at one time.
- Secure attachment means no dripper to replace!
- Plastic weights drip slower than lead weights. Â — This way the water will NOT flow between the Soil and the Pot.
- The Slimline EZ-Close Weight is slimmer and has a more accurate shut-off than previous weights.
Recommended: Â 35 PSI Pressure Regulator and 120 Mesh Filter
See Tabs below for Related Products to Build-Your-Own or find the brochure with more technical data.
GROWERS:Â CUT LABOR COSTS
The Netafimâ„¢ solution for hanging baskets will typically pay for itself in 100 to 120 days. Use the following chart to analyze your payback.
-EASY SHUT-OFF
This feature allows the dripper assembly to be closed easily with one hand, preventing water and fertilizer from dripping on the plants or walkways below. With a quick glance, it’s easy to see if the assembly is open or closed.
-HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF TOP QUALITY PLANTS
When every plant gets the same amount of water and fertilizer, exactly the same amount you specify, the result is a more uniform crop. The combination of pressure compensation and a built-in check valve results in water uniformity of 94%.
-MULTI-TIER UNIFORMITY
Regardless of the length of tube, all hanging basket drippers flow precisely the same. This means several lengths of drippers can be combined on the same line, with each dripper providing the same amount of water to both levels of baskets.
-PREVENT ALGAE MESS ON YOUR FLOOR
Most old generation drippers soak the baskets to overflowing at the beginning of the line by the time the baskets at the end of the line receive adequate water. The result is both uneven watering of the plants and often a major algae mess on the floor from the overflowing baskets. Netafim drippers flow slowly and uniformly, so the soil media is easily wetted without any run-off around the edges of the basket.
SlimLine EZ Close™ Weight Assemblies Design Info
STEP 1
DETERMINE THE DRIPPER SUPPLY PIPE SIZING
Using the top row of the WPCJ Dripper Supply Pipe Sizing Chart, select the dripper spacing to be used. By matching this to the length of the pipe column, the correct size Dripper Supply Pipe can be determined.
STEP 2
DETERMINE HOW MANY BASKETS CAN BE WATERED AT THE SAME TIME
Use the Zone Flow chart to help calculate how much water it takes to operate one zone of baskets. Select from the chart the number of baskets to be watered at the same time. Use the flow that results from this to determine the correct sizing for the pipe and control head components. Each dripper has a flow rate of 0.5 gallons per hours (GPH) nominal flow rate.
STEP 3
SELECT THE DISTRIBUTOR AND MAINLINE PIPE SIZES
Using the maximum flow demand from the largest zone or combination of zones which may be watered at the same time, you can size the Distributor and Mainline pipes from the Distributor and Mainline Pipe Sizing chart. Either PVC or polyethylene pipe can be used for the Distributor and Mainline. If PVC is used above ground, it should be painted to prevent light penetration, which can result in growth of algae within the pipe. This chart is appropriate for distributor lengths up to 40 feet and mainlines up to 100 feet. When slopes are a factor, when longer length pipes are needed, or for other special conditions, please consult a certified Netafim System Designer for assistance.
