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Dripline Irrigation

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Water is delivered directly to the root zone of the plant, utilising every drop.

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Also known as dripperlines, drip tape irrigation or trickle irrigation

An irrigation method or system that delivers water directly to the root zone of crop, in the form of single water droplets. The flow rate is determined by the emitters welded to the inside of the dripline walls. This method keeps roots moist, but not soaked, all while using less water than other irrigation techniques.

Drip tape is a very thin drip irrigation product. Afriq Drip manufactures 0.15 mm and 0.20 mm wall thickness drip tape. All driptape is drip irrigation, but not all drip irrigation is drip tape.

The thickness of the dripline walls, in mm.

The measurement from one side of the pipe to the other, on the outside in mm.

The measurement from one side of the pipe to the other, on the inside of the pipe, in mm. Afriq Drip manufactures 16 mm as well as 12mm.

The amount of water, measured in litres, emitted by or dropped by every emitter, per hour. Afriq Drip manufactures driplines with 1 ℓ/h, 2 ℓ/h or 4 ℓ/h.

The length between two emitters repeated across a line. This could be in cm or a meter.

The surface area that can be irrigated with the system; always subject to area/crop/field design.

A small plastic device, melted to the inner walls of the dripline at specified intervals, which determines the flow rate of water. Designed like a micro-labyrinth, it is used to control the flow rate of water from the system to the emitter hole at a set pressure. The design of the emitter is unique for each flow rate, engineered to obstruct and reduce the flow of water to deliver a precise, accurate flow rate at 1 BAR.

Afriq Drip manufactures driplines with pre-installed emitters, meaning that the emitters are moulded to the inner walls of the dripline, and spaced evenly apart at various intervals.

Dripline without emitters that is simply called a Blanco pipe.

A farmer can punch emitter holes into various parts of the Blanco dripline, with a tool available from Afriq Water called a Perforation Tool. An on-line dripper is then inserted into the Blanco pipe, normally 2 ℓ/h or 4 ℓ/h.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dripline

We need some info before we can help with a quote. For dripline, pricing depends on:

  • The Wall Thickness you choose - the thicker the dripline walls, the longer the pipe will last.
  • The spacing between emitters required, you can choose anywhere from 20 - 120cm when ordering.
  • The amount of metres required. This is determined by your layout design (basic designs available on our brochure.
  • The amount of lines you'll be running, to quote you on fittings accurately.
  • The size of your mainline, to quote you on a sufficient filter.

You can contact us on WhatsApp on +27 61 502 2547 or via email at admin@afriqwater.co.za for a formal quote.

You can find more info on our Wall Thicknesses below, but in short, the thicker the Wall Thickness, the longer the pipe will last. NOTE: This does come with an exception; if you have lime in your water, it will clog the emitter on the inner walls beyond repair, making the whole system unusable - go with a disposable drip tape in this case.

Our dripline comes with emitters pre-installed onto the inner wall of the pipe, with a punch accurately placed on the emitter, to allow for water flow, at whatever cm spacing between emitters you chose.

Simply send us a message with your requirements. We'll send along your quote and once you're ready to pay (quotes do expire), you can use your quote number and your phone number as a reference. We require a 50% deposit to put orders on the production schedule.

You can contact us on WhatsApp on +27 61 502 2547 or via email at admin@afriqwater.co.za for a formal quote.

We manufacture dripline to order - meaning that we don't keep stock. Production lead times shift depending on holidays, as well as the amount of rolls on the list ahead of you.

You can contact us on WhatsApp on +27 61 502 2547 to check our current lead times.

Afriq Water Dripline Irrigation
Afriq Water Dripline Irrigation
Afriq Water Dripline Irrigation

Types of Dripline

lifespan
6 months
Light
0.20 mm Wall Thickness

A half-year dripline that comes standard in rolls of 2000 meters.

We recommend this dripline to anyone who has lime in their water.

Paper-thin walls, but plastic material provides strength.

lifespan
1 year
Light
0.30 mm Wall Thickness

A one-year dripline that comes standard in rolls of 1250 meters.

This dripline is typically used by tunnel or hothouse farmers.

Extra UV is infused into this dripline. Thicker than paper, but still soft and bendable.

lifespan
3 years
Medium
0.40 mm Wall Thickness

A three-year dripline that comes standard in rolls of 1000 meters.

This dripline is ideal for farmers who want a medium irrigation solution.

Usually, farmers consider their operative and economic situation to decide what will be better for their crops and needs. Extra UV is infused into this dripline, making it slightly thicker, but still bendable.

lifespan
4 years
Medium
0.60 mm Wall Thickness

A four-year dripline that comes standard in rolls of 700 meters.

This dripline contains UV giving it a longer life expectancy.

Usually, farmers use the 0.60 mm Wall Thickness as a long-term solution. Thick, but still bendable.

lifespan
5 years
Heavy
0.90 mm Wall Thickness

A five-year dripline that comes standard in rolls of 500 meters.

This dripline is our second-most durable dripline, infused with UV for durability and longevity even in full sun.

Thick, but still slightly bendable, making it less prone to breakage or damage.

lifespan
7+ years
Heavy
1.00 mm Wall Thickness

A seven+ year dripline that comes standard in rolls of 400 meters.

This dripline is our most durable dripline, infused with UV for durability and longevity even in full sun.

Unyieldingly, extremely thick walls that makes damages less likely.

Manufacturing

We manufacture both our dripline, and our LDPE and HDPE Pipes on-site in our warehouse, in the heart of Gauteng. The benefits of manufacturing on-site as opposed to importing are numerous, the most obvious of which is the cost savings that the end-user will benefit from.

Afriq Water Dripline Manufacturing
Afriq Water Dripline Manufacturing
Afriq Water Dripline Manufacturing

Selection of dripline

Afriq Water Customized Dripline

Wall thickness is determined by considering the environmental factors of the land or area. Seasonal drips are ideal for water with lime. Thicker Wall Thickness dripline is ideal for tunnels, or farms with ideal farming conditions.

Each emitter delivers an exact, specified amount of water and fertiliser (if using a fertilizer tank - available from Afriq Water) directly to each plant's root zone, resulting in consistent irrigation applications across an entire field.

The Benefits of Dripline

  • Lower water consumption.
  • High crop yields and quality.
  • Easy installation and dismantling.
  • Irrigates uniformly on most topography- and soil types, with precise water distribution and less puddling.
  • Energy savings: drip irrigation works on low pressure, and lines can run with gravity if the topography allows.
  • Efficient use of fertiliser, fungicide, and insecticide with no seeping.
  • Reduced weed growth.
  • Less dependency on weather conditions which leads to greater stability and lower risk.
  • Start every season with a new dripline, lowering the chance of pathogen spread.

Crop Benefits

Pivots and flood irrigation systems are inconsistent, often flooding fields once every few days. Plants/crops suffer bouts of drought that stunt their growth and quality with these systems. Dripline offers a steady, consistent application of water and nutrients (if applicable), to help plants grow fast and plentiful.

Frequent, smaller doses of water delivered to the root zone, controlled entirely by the farmer, promote higher yields and controlled quality.

All types of crops and land are suitable for this method of irrigation. From field crops such as maise, soya bean or sugarcane; to vegetables and tree crops.

The Cost

The initial investment in dripline can be costly, but farmers should calculate the return on investment over a longer period of time, taking into consideration increases in crop yields while saving on inputs (water, fertiliser, energy and labour). Dripline can pay for itself in a relatively short period of time, ensuring a higher profit further down the line

Afriq Water prides itself in providing farmers with cost-effective irrigation solutions, making farming more accessible to all.

You can start a field with a small portion of dripline, and expand as your needs grow and according to affordability.

The Benefits of Dripline