How to save water in your irrigation systems

Despite the fact that the most current irrigation systems are very efficient using water as an essential resource, depending on the type that we are using, we can apply some extra tips to save water. We explain them below.

Still don't have an irrigation system? It's time to make the right choice

If you find yourself in this situation, you are in the ideal scenario to take advantage of all the information on how to save water in your irrigation systems and achieve 100% efficiency with your application.

What are the irrigation systems that best optimize the use of water?

The most efficient irrigation systems with respect to water consumption and the most used in Spain are the drip irrigation system and sprinkler irrigation system.

Know well the differences between them to make the best choice. It is the first step in the manual on how to save water in your irrigation systems.

Drip irrigation

The drip irrigation system is a localized irrigation by which, through pipes that have drippers inserted, it is possible to provide water to the plant.

The water comes out depending on the speed and flow that has been designed. One of its great advantages is that it is a very simple system to install, which makes it perfect for urban gardens. (If you don't have one yet and want to mount it, click on the link to find out how to do it.)

The application of self-compensating drippers is recommended to regulate the output flow and anti-drainage, to prevent the pipe from emptying when the irrigation time ends. This will allow the water not to drain at the lowest point in the field and allow instant irrigation to occur when it starts up again (because the pipe is already loaded).

Sprinkler irrigation

Is a pressurized irrigation system where the water comes out as rain localized, so that it keeps moist only the areas for which we request coverage.

In addition to allowing areas with different levels to be watered, it regulates the temperature of the entire plant, which is why it is beneficial for it. .You can learn more benefits of sprinkler irrigation system this link.

Tips to save water in drip irrigation systems

Drip irrigation is one of the systems with which it is possible to save more water, compared to sprinkler irrigation or blanket irrigation. They require a smaller volume of water than the other systems and pour the water in a focused manner.

If we also add a irrigation programmer that automatically manages both the moments of irrigation and its duration, it is possible to obtain maximum efficiency regarding how to save water with a drip irrigation system.

Tips to save water in sprinkler irrigation systems

The sprinkler irrigation system has its own accessories to achieve savings with it. For example, this system has parts known as regulating valves that have as objective set a water flow limit to the sprinklers. With this it is possible to regulate the pressure of the irrigation itself and optimize the use of water.

A tip that you can apply to save water in your sprinkler and drip irrigation system is have a rainwater recovery system that we can then use for your irrigation.

Even if you have an urban garden, you can try the solar irrigation, which produces a greenhouse effect so that the evaporated water condenses in the container and falls to the ground in the form of drops. It is a sustainable and very useful system for small crops.

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