May - 2006 ENKi Dripline
Since its release last December, Enki Dripline has become the most popular dripline sold by Reece Irrigation stores. The high-flow 3 and 3.5 litre per hour emitters mean that irrigation systems are required to operate for less time and the dripline is less likely to clog. Both are great advantages for reducing come-backs to service the system as well as helping the end-user with applying enough water over a given time-frame due to the many water restrictions in place over Australia. Although there has been a trend in Australia towards using pressure-compensated (PC) dripline for the majority of applications, switched-on installers are recognising the cost savings associated with using more traditional "non compensated" varieties.
In many circumstances there is little or no advantage in using a PC dripline over the standard variety in domestic applications. Pressure compensated dripline is designed to ensure the same pressure is provided to the last emitter on a run as the first emitter - a benefit that is only truly relevant on installations where the terrain is not level or covers a longer than normal distance. For any run of dripline where the elevation change is 1.5 metres or less there is no tangible benefit.
It's worth keeping in mind the next time you're quoting a drip irrigation system. Does it really require a PC dripline or will a non-comp alternative do the job? The 10 - 20% cost saving could be the difference between winning the job and losing it.
For more information on Enki dripline, click here to download the flyer or contact your local Reece Irrigation store for pricing and availability.