Drip Irrigation
Wade Rain excels in drip irrigation with the micro-flapper emitter.
The micro-flapper is an emitter which when inserted in poly tubing
can micro-irrigate your farm or garden. The micro-flapper has
advantages over other emitter products with its pressure compensating
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Pressure compensating technology
The pressure compensating technology means the emitter will emit
the same amount of water no matter what the water pressure might
be. this will ensure even consistent watering of your crops. When
the pressure drops to zero, the emitter opens and allows the system
to purge itself of foreign materials. |
Higher Field Efficiencies
With the pressure compensating technology, drip output of each
emitter is not affected by pressure losses due to friction loss
in laterals and mainlines, elevation differences or changes in
pump pressure. Because it discharges equally over a range of 5-60
psi, Wade micro-flapper emitters permit smaller diameter mainlines
and submains and longer lateral lines, thus reducing overall system
costs. Seldom are expensive pressure regulating valves required
as each emitter acts as its own pressure regulator. |
How it Works
The Wade silicon rubber diaphragm is responsible for the pressure
compensating action of the emitter. Silicon rubber which maintains
its physical properties over a |
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| wide range of temperatures much better than organic rubbers, provides
better service and longer life. Automatic purging (flushing) of
the emitter , shown above, occurs when the orifice is wide open.
Purging continues until the system is pressurized. It then partially
closes to its regulating position. This action repeats itself
when the system is turned off. The orifice opens and trapped particles
are flushed out. |
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6-way and 12-way Outlets
The emitter also comes in six and 12 emitter ports for higher
rates of irrigation. |
